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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the capacity of the nuclear reactors that the French state-run power utility EDF and American conglomerate General Electric (GE) have signed to build?
A
1, 200 MW
B
1, 650 MW
C
2, 500 MW
D
60 MW
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In May 2022 EDF reduced the estimated nuclear output from France’s reactor fleet for 2022 to 280-300 TWh, well below the ten-year average of 395 TWh. It estimates output for 2023 will be 300-330 TWh, and 315-345 TWh for 2024.

Detailed explanation-2: -A long-standing source of national pride, France generates roughly 70% of its electricity from a nuclear fleet of 56 reactors, all operated by state-owned utility EDF.

Detailed explanation-3: -Électricité de France (EDF) – the country’s main electricity generation and distribution company – manages the country’s 56 power reactors.

Detailed explanation-4: -France is one of the most nuclear-powered countries in the world, typically producing over 70% of its electricity with its fleet of 56 reactors and providing about 15% of Europe’s total power through exports.

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