What Danube's Record Lows Mean for Europe's Nuclear Future
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Canicle and low river levels affect nuclear power plants in Europe, and some reactors have been shut down to prevent cooling problems. Article Several nuclear power plants in Europe are shut down due to drought. Record temperatures have led to a sharp decline in the level of large rivers first appearing in Romania TV.
The record low water level of the Danube led to the initiation of the procedure for the complete shutdown of the second reactor of the Černavoda nuclear power plant, which produces about a fifth of the country's total electricity.
Solar energy became Romania's main source of electricity on Friday, providing more than 50% of national production, just one day after the stop of Unit 2 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant due to the low level of the Danube.
At a time when both Cernavoda nuclear reactors are shut down, the National Energy System has recorded remarkable performances due to green energy. A live snapshot of the network since 18.00 shows an unprecedented situation: domestic production covers total domestic consumption, and the massive surplus is exported, supported by a record solar input.Romania produces more energy than consumptionNational electricity consumption is at a low level Fri…
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