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Gas power
Coverage of Gas power in the Nexus archive.
- Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
Heatwaves impact power generation sources like nuclear, gas, wind, and solar, with France's nuclear reactors shutting down during a 2026 heatwave. Extreme heat reduces nuclear efficiency due to cooling challenges, lowers gas plant efficiency, and decreases wind speeds, while increased electricity demand strains networks.
- Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever
Solar power has become Asia's third-largest electricity source, surpassing gas for the first time, driven by rapid growth in China, India, and Pakistan. Annual solar output in Asia increased nearly fourfold since 2020, while gas power output stalled due to supply disruptions and high prices.