The coronavirus has an impact on the economy. For proof, the electricity consumption of businesses has dropped since Monday by around 5 to 10% between Monday and Tuesday. A little more since Wednesday. The CEO of EDF wants to be reassuring on Europe 1: there will be no shortage of electricity.

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While France confines itself to limit the spread of the coronavirus, companies must adapt. In particular those deemed essential, such as EDF for example. Jean-Bernard Lévy, CEO of EDF, reacts on Europe 1. He wants to be reassuring. "Even in our most pessimistic plans, we think we are able to produce enough electricity for all French people at any time."

A drop of 5 to 10% between Monday and Tuesday

"A lot of factories have closed, so electricity consumption has slowed down, which gives us a little more comfort to be able to produce. And even today, enough to meet all needs the French."

Business consumption fell by around 5-10% compared to the usual period between Monday and Tuesday. "This drop is not very marked, people use digital tools for example to telecommute," said the CEO. It is a little more marked since Wednesday, he said.