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Jellyfish swarm cuts 3.2 gigawatts at Gravelines nuclear plant

A jellyfish swarm caused a 3.2-gigawatt reduction at EDF's Gravelines nuclear plant. The headline does not specify the duration or broader effects.

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The loss of substantial nuclear generating capacity could disrupt electricity supply and energy markets if prolonged.

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  1. Edf Gravelines Jellyfish Swarm Cuts 3.2 Gigawatts at Gravelines ↗el-balad.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC

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