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2026-07-16 19:34:15
[French Electricity Exports Surge to Historic Peak, Nuclear Power Recovery Forges a Shield for European Energy Security] ⑴ France's net electricity exports reached 51 terawatt-hours in the first half of the year, a sharp increase of 36% year-on-year, further exceeding the historical record set in the same period of 2024 by 19%. This milestone was driven by a rebound in nuclear power production combined with the growth of renewable energy. ⑵ Total electricity generation increased by 4.6% year-on-year, while domestic electricity demand remained basically flat. A large amount of surplus electricity flowed to neighboring European countries, with France filling Europe's energy gap with low-cost, clean electricity. ⑶ Large-scale nuclear power units are the core driver of electricity generation growth, while effectively buffering the transmission effect of rising global natural gas prices caused by the Middle East conflict on domestic electricity prices in France. ⑷ As a traditional major electricity exporter in Europe, France has regained its strong export position after overcoming the challenges of nuclear power maintenance in recent years, providing key support for regional electricity price stability and energy security.
