Which statement describes France's position as a net exporter of electricity?

Which statement describes France's position as a net exporter of electricity?

• A. France is a net importer of electricity
• B. France exports no electricity
• C. France is among the world's biggest net exporters of electricity
• D. France imports all electricity

Answer: (C)

Net exporter means a country sells more electricity to other countries than it buys from them. France has a very large and steady source of electricity from its nuclear fleet, which often produces more power than is needed domestically. Because of this high output, France exports electricity to neighboring countries through cross-border connections, making it one of the world's biggest net exporters. While imports can occur at times (for instance, during maintenance or when demand spikes), the overall balance for France tends to be positive, reflecting its export strength. The other statements would imply France buys or uses all its electricity from abroad or exports nothing, which doesn’t match the reality of its substantial export activity.

Net exporter means a country sells more electricity to other countries than it buys from them. France has a very large and steady source of electricity from its nuclear fleet, which often produces more power than is needed domestically. Because of this high output, France exports electricity to neighboring countries through cross-border connections, making it one of the world's biggest net exporters. While imports can occur at times (for instance, during maintenance or when demand spikes), the overall balance for France tends to be positive, reflecting its export strength. The other statements would imply France buys or uses all its electricity from abroad or exports nothing, which doesn’t match the reality of its substantial export activity.