Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought – Europe live
They publishedHungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 3 Aug, 18:56Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 4 Aug, 07:51Z
Span13 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Hungary nearly shut the Paks Nuclear Power Plant overnight as record-low Danube levels reduced cooling and capacity fell to just over 10%.
Why
Energy-saving measures lowered demand and helped keep Hungary’s power grid secure during peak hours.
Watch
Romania reported a two-centimetre Danube rise that could support cooling at its Cernavodă nuclear plant.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Hungary came within millimetres of shutting down the Paks Nuclear Power Plant overnight.
- Danube water levels declined to record lows, hindering proper cooling at the plant.
- The plant was operating at just over 10% capacity due to reduced cooling water.
- Energy saving measures lowered consumption to keep the grid secure during peak hours.
- Romania reported a two-centimetre rise in Danube levels to help Cernavodă plant.