French power generation down 7% due to nationwide strike

A nationwide strike in protest over planned pension reform has reduced French electricity generation by around 4.8 gigawatts or 7% of current generation capacity, data from grid operator RTE and utility EDF showed on Monday.

The data showed that power generation was curtailed at five nuclear reactors and three coal-fired power generators by 2220 GMT as workers in the power sector joined the strike that has hit several sectors including public transport and schools.