That something was afoot, however, was evident in the resignation of former environment and energy minister Nicolas Hulot in late August. Scenarios to phase out nuclear power outlined in the French government’s energy strategy are reportedly incompatible with a target of reducing nuclear to 50% of the energy mix by 2025. Under the best-case scenario, the target would be reached in 2035. The government has also proposed that France should reduce its reliance on coal and gas for electricity generation from 20% today to 10% within 20 years. Renewable prices are likely to increase amid sustained nuclear predominance, Daval added.
Scenarios to phase out nuclear power outlined in the French government’s energy strategy are reportedly incompatible with a target of reducing nuclear to 50% of the energy mix by 2025. Under the best-case scenario, the target would be reached in 2035. The government has also proposed that France should reduce its reliance on coal and gas for electricity generation from 20% today to 10% within 20 years. Renewable prices are likely to increase amid sustained nuclear predominance, Daval added.