Hungary resumes nuclear reactors to prevent shutdown

Hungary is working to restart the Paks nuclear power plant after a heatwave and drought pushed it to the brink of complete shutdown during the summer. Two out of three reactors were restarted over the weekend, increasing electricity production to more than half of the plant's operational capacity, with plans to run the facility at its full capacity of 2,000 megawatts by Wednesday. The drought caused by heatwaves led to a shortage of water in the Danube River, impacting cooling systems and forcing Hungary to import electricity from external sources and reduce consumption. Emergency measures have been taken, such as flooding two barges and drilling barriers to raise water levels, amid the increasing risk of worsening drought conditions due to rising global temperatures. The Paks plant is responsible for around 40% of the country’s electricity production, highlighting the need for long-term solutions to address the impact of climate change on energy sources.

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