Nuclear power generation is being reduced or shut down across Europe due to unusually warm seawater and high temperatures, increasing reliance on electricity imports.
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Updated Aug 7
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Nuclear power generation is being reduced or shut down across Europe due to unusually warm seawater and high temperatures, increasing reliance on electricity imports.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Ministry of Energy confirmed that the power system is experiencing a deficit, caused by the shutdown of Unit 2 at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, which is now providing 300 MW from available water.Sub-event
High temperatures and warm seawater are forcing nuclear reactors to reduce output, increasing reliance on imports.1 source