Energoatom navigates abnormal heatwave without lowering NPP output – company head
Ukrainian nuclear power plants have proven their efficiency during a period of abnormal heat without reducing the capacity of power units, as the cooling systems of Ukrainian nuclear reactors withstand high temperatures, reported acting Chairman of the Board of Public JSC National nuclear energy generating company Energoatom Pavlo Kovtoniuk.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants have demonstrated their resilience during an unprecedented heatwave, maintaining full power output without compromising safety, according to the acting Chairman of Energoatom, Pavlo Kovtoniuk. The cooling systems of Ukrainian nuclear reactors have proven to be highly efficient in withstanding high temperatures, unlike their European counterparts.
Several European nuclear power plants were forced to temporarily shut down units due to the heatwave. Energoatom's report on their Telegram channel emphasized that the stable operation of domestic nuclear generation is crucial for preventing power outages during the summer heat in Ukraine. Falling water levels in the Danube River have impacted power generation in several countries along its basin, including Serbia, where hydroelectric power plants faced reduced output due to drought.
Hungary partially suspended operations at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant to raise water levels, while Romania partially suspended operations at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.
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