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Heatwave: Forced shutdown of power plants across Europe puts the electrical grid under strain

Six European Union countries have had to shut down some of their power plants because of a drop in water levels and a rise in their temperature due to heatwaves. The solar eclipse on 12 August, meanwhile, threatens to sharply reduce photovoltaic production.

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Heatwave: Forced shutdown of power plants across Europe puts the electrical grid under strain

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