The Paks nuclear power plant may soon be shut down: the entire country is now watching
Another heatwave is expected in Hungary, with temperatures potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius, while the record low water level in the Danube has forced a reduction in the output of the Paks nuclear power plant. Estimates suggest that the entire plant could be shut down within 24-72 hours, resulting in a loss of 2000 megawatts of production. According to Prime Minister Magyar Péter, energy supply is secured through imports, and according to Google Trends data, interest in the power plant has reached the highest level in five years.
Another heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius, is expected to hit Hungary, and the record-low water level in the Danube has also impacted the performance of the Paks nuclear power plant. Estimates suggest that the plant will need to be shut down within 24-72 hours, which would remove approximately 2000 megawatts of production from the grid. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized during a press conference on Thursday that energy supply is secured through imports. The situation is also reflected in Google Trends data, where interest in the power plant has reached the highest level in the past five years.
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