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Linky meters suspected to be cause of two house fires in France

The fires are not thought to be connected but are the latest controversy to hit the smart devices

Power cut hits nearly 90,000 homes in southern France after explosion

The blast at a power substation also injured five technicians

Power cuts in France: what plans for transport, lifts and healthcare?

Contingency plans are being drawn up to prevent, for example, travellers being stuck in trains. People who need at-home medical electricity must register in advance

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Why rural areas in France are expected to be worst hit by power cuts

The president of the rural mayors’ association has said that the notice given is not long enough. We also answer common questions about how the power cuts may work

France sets out its strategy for winter power cuts to homes

Cuts of up to two hours would affect millions of people under the plans. It comes as half of France’s nuclear power supply remains shut off

Electricity shortage in France: Will there be power cuts this winter?

Power cuts may be used as a last resort to manage consumption amid potential shortages. We explain how they could work

Squirrelled out: Electricians find cause of sudden blackout in France

A power outage in a small village in Dordogne had a rather unusual furry cause at the weekend

Spanish electricity provider Iberdrola fails to renew French contracts

The main EDF competitor has invited its hundreds of thousands of customers in France to find alternative suppliers as it will no longer ‘automatically renew’ contracts due to rising costs

Power cut halts all TGV, Eurostar and local trains in northern France

Traffic across the whole Hauts-de-France region is expected to be disrupted at least until late morning

France must act or drought will hurt power stations, crops and tourism

Former UN climate official adds France has plenty of space to build wind and solar power plants but must do it now

France inches towards nuclear waste solution as more reactors planned

President Macron’s ‘French Nuclear Renaissance’ aims to provide energy independence and greener electricity for France - but the nuclear waste keeps piling up

Why people in France are urged to do washing today and not tomorrow

It comes as freezing weather is forecast for tomorrow (Monday, April 4), with higher heating levels set to put the country’s strained electricity grid under more ‘tension’

New electricity line between France and UK to run along Channel Tunnel

This third high-voltage link will have capacity to carry surplus power generated by French nuclear stations to UK households

Storm Bella: France hit by snow, power cuts...and sea foam

Alerts for snow and flooding still remain after thousands of homes were left without power, cars became stuck in snow, and Brittany saw ‘sea foam’ in the streets

Storm Ciara boosted French wind power output

Windfarms generated near-record levels of electricity in France on Sunday

France may turn off electric ad screens to save fuel

Electric publicity screens in French transport hubs could be switched off at night and in winter, after it was revealed that the annual energy use for one is equivalent to three family homes.

French young people call for buying boycott on climate

Young people in France are calling for a global “Citizen’s Boycott” for the climate this weekend, asking people to not buy or consume anything - including watching television - on March 15 and 16.

Thousands in France without power in storm aftermath

Over 41,000 homes across France are without power today (Wednesday January 30), as snow and ice alerts remain in 15 departments, after Storm Gabriel swept the country last night.

French public opinion growing against nuclear power

The French public is becoming less and less in favour of nuclear power, as awareness and concern for the environment grows, according to a new study.

Which protection against power surges during storms?

Lightning and power surges during storms damaged my modem and phone this summer as well as my line which needed repairs. What can I do to avoid this?

France's oldest nuclear plant could last until 2019

Delays in construction of new-generation reactor at Flamanville mean France's oldest nuclear power station is granted a few months' reprieve

Feed-in tariff changes put new shine on solar panels

Changes in feed-in tariffs for power from solar photovoltaic panels could give the industry a shot in the arm as they end problems over built-in and self-use systems.

Power

Linky meters suspected to be cause of two house fires in France

Power cut hits nearly 90,000 homes in southern France after explosion

Power cuts in France: what plans for transport, lifts and healthcare?

Why rural areas in France are expected to be worst hit by power cuts

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New electricity line between France and UK to run along Channel Tunnel

Storm Bella: France hit by snow, power cuts...and sea foam

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Power cut in west France affects 272,000 homes

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