A nuclear meltdown will reduce the reactor's power to 80 percent.
The Krško Nuclear Power Plant plans to reduce reactor power to 80% due to environmental conditions related to the Savica River's temperature limits set by environmental permits. These regulations require that the average daily temperature of the river at the point of complete mixing under the Brežice Hydroelectric Power Plant does not exceed 28 degrees Celsius, and the average daily temperature increase does not surpass three degrees Celsius. In recent months, high temperatures have forced the plant to operate at full capacity using cooling towers and other systems to manage heat load. The plant last operated at reduced power in 2003, when power reduction was needed for over 90 days. If current conditions persist or worsen, further reductions in reactor power may occur. Slovenia’s electricity system is connected to the European grid and is designed to handle potential outages at Krško. However, a decrease in production or shutdown of the nuclear plant would increase reliance on imported electricity and slightly worsen operational conditions within the electricity system. Eles, the system operator, emphasized that it is not responsible for ensuring energy supply adequacy, which is a
The Slovenian government has announced a reduction in the threat level classification following a decision by the Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NEK) to lower its reactor power output. This move comes amid concerns over rising temperatures and reduced flow rates in the River Sava, which have prompted the plant to implement a planned and supervised temporary measure to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions. These conditions stipulate that the average daily temperature of the Sava at the point of complete mixing in the tailrace of the Brežice Hydroelectric Power Plant must not exceed 28 degrees Celsius, and the average daily temperature rise must not surpass three degrees Celsius. In recent months, due to high temperatures, the nuclear power plant has maintained full operational capacity using cooling towers and all other available systems and components to reduce thermal load on the river. The water from the Sava is used in the third cooling circuit, designed for heat dissipation from the condenser, which cannot be converted into electrical energy and must therefore be discharged into the environment. The plant last operated at reduced power levels in 2003, when such reductions were necessary for more than 90 days due to similar constraints related to the temperature and flow rate of the Sava. If current hydrological and meteorological conditions persist or worsen, the nuclear power plant will further reduce reactor power. It will resume full power operation once conditions allow. According to data from the system operator of the transmission and distribution electricity network in Slovenia, Eles, the Krško nuclear power plant currently accounts for nearly 60 percent of domestic daily electricity production. Approximately 30 percent comes from solar power plants, and around 10 percent from hydropower plants, whose production is significantly lower than usual due to low water levels in rivers. The Slovenian electricity system is part of the interconnected European grid and is designed to manage even the loss of the Krško nuclear power plant, according to Eles. In the event of a reduction in production or shutdown of the nuclear power plant, Slovenia's dependence on imported electricity would increase, and operating conditions in the electricity system would deteriorate slightly, they explained. They noted that Eles ensures the operation of the electricity grid, maintains cross-border transmission capacities (which depend also on neighboring system operators), and has purchased system capacities for short-term deviations from the forecast of balance groups. However, Eles emphasized that it is not responsible for the adequacy of electricity supply, which is the responsibility of suppliers dependent on production and import capabilities. Electricity production in the broader energy context is continuously monitored and assessed daily for impacts on the safe operation of the electricity system and the adequacy of electricity production, they assured. If conditions begin to significantly deteriorate and affect the safe operation of the electricity system, Eles will immediately inform the competent ministry and propose appropriate measures if needed. Director of Eles, Aleksander Mervar, stated last week during national television broadcasts that he had proposed to the relevant authorities that, in extreme cases, the Krško nuclear power plant could receive a temporary exemption from fulfilling environmental obligations. He explained that Eles had already written an opinion stating that if the Krško nuclear power plant were shut down, there could be certain issues with voltage profiles in the transmission network. Officials at the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning indicated that expert services would review the proposal and inform the public as soon as anything becomes known. The Krško nuclear power plant is currently operating at full power, despite the low flow and elevated temperatures of the Sava. According to the latest reports, the temperature of the Sava is currently 24.8 degrees Celsius, with a daily temperature rise of 2.8 degrees Celsius. The plant continues to operate at full power while using the cooling tower system and adhering to the limitations imposed by the Sava's temperature and flow. The plant has been operating under these conditions since the end of its November 2025 maintenance period and has achieved 280 days of continuous operation. According to the plant’s management, the reactor power will be gradually reduced starting in the night of August 6, 2026, initially to 80 percent of nominal power. This step-by-step reduction is a planned and supervised temporary measure necessary to comply with the conditions set by the environmental permit. If the current hydrological and meteorological conditions continue or worsen, the power of the reactor will be further reduced. The plant will return to full power operation once conditions allow. The plant's director, Gorazd Pfeifer, mentioned in an interview with Radio Slovenija that the plant might reduce power output, and the worst-case scenario would involve shutting down the plant entirely. He estimated that a complete shutdown could occur within a week if conditions do not improve. He noted that the Sava River warms by half a degree Celsius each day and warned that the temperature of the river is approaching a level that would make it unsuitable for the plant's operations, potentially violating the environmental permit conditions. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy confirmed that electricity supply in Slovenia remains stable and uninterrupted. They emphasized that the Slovenian electricity system is part of the interconnected European electricity grid, ensuring reliable and secure electricity supply alongside domestic production sources. They highlighted that the Krško nuclear power plant is one of the key pillars of Slovenian electricity production and a crucial factor in the stability of the electricity system. Therefore, efforts are being made to ensure the plant operates as much as possible at maximum power while respecting all safety and environmental requirements. The ministry is in regular contact with Eles, the Krško nuclear power plant, and other relevant institutions and companies in the field of electricity supply, monitoring the situation and coordinating accordingly. The Krško nuclear power plant currently contributes almost 60 percent of domestic daily electricity production, with approximately 30 percent coming from solar power plants and around 10 percent from hydropower plants, whose production is significantly lower than usual due to low water levels in rivers. The plant is preparing for potential further reductions in power output based on ongoing assessments of the Sava River's conditions and the impact on the plant's operations.
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Due to exceptional hydrological and meteorological conditions on the Savica River, the Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NEK) will begin reducing reactor power overnight on Thursday, initially lowering production to 80% of its rated capacity. This measure is necessary to comply with environmental regulations set by the Environmental Impact Assessment (OVS), which limit the average daily temperature of the Savica River at the point of complete mixing under the Brežice Hydroelectric Plant to no more than 28°C, and the average daily temperature increase to no more than 3°C. NEK has successfully maintained full production in recent months using cooling towers and other systems, but now must reduce output due to river temperature constraints. The last time NEK operated at reduced capacity was over 90 days in 2003. If current conditions worsen, further reductions may occur. However, if conditions improve, NEK will resume full operation. The System Operator of the Transmission and Distribution Electricity Network in Slovenia (Eles) noted that reduced NEK output could increase Slovenia’s reliance on electricity imports and slightly strain the electricity system, but emphasized that Eles is not负责电
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N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 852 days ago
Satellite images from the European Copernicus Sentinel 2 system reveal record-low water levels in major European rivers such as the Danube, visible even from space. The extreme drought has caused riverbeds to shrink significantly, exposing sandbanks typically hidden beneath the surface. This crisis has impacted energy production, with Hungary reducing nuclear power generation at the Paks plant due to low Danube water levels affecting cooling systems. Serbia has also reduced hydroelectric output at the Đerdap 1 dam, while thermal plants faced cooling issues. Both Serbia and Hungary plan to compensate for lost electricity by increasing imports. Slovenia similarly announced plans to reduce nuclear power output due to high temperatures in the Sava River.
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Svet24IndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 852 days ago
The River Sava has exceeded temperature thresholds, prompting the Nuclear Energy Company (NEK) to reduce the power output of its reactors to 80 percent. This decision aims to ensure safe operations under the current environmental conditions. The reduction in reactor capacity could impact electricity production and potentially affect energy supply stability. Such measures are typically taken when water temperatures rise beyond permissible levels, which can affect the efficiency and safety of nuclear cooling systems.
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VečerIndependent🔒CenterFactual 90Objective 854 days ago
The article reports on the operational challenges faced by the Krško Nuclear Power Plant (Nek) due to high temperatures in the Sava River. The plant operates under low water flow conditions and environmental restrictions related to river temperature. Currently, the average daily temperature of the Sava at the complete mixing point downstream of the Hydroelectric Plant Brežice is 24.8°C, with a daily temperature rise of 2.8°C. These conditions bring the plant closer to scenarios where it may need to reduce reactor power, and in the worst case, gradually shut down operations. Nek uses additional cooling towers in the third cooling circuit to comply with environmental regulations. However, this has led to reduced efficiency and electricity production due to increased self-consumption for cooling and lower thermodynamic efficiency. Director of Eles, Aleksander Mervar, mentioned that a temporary exemption from fulfilling environmental commitments was proposed for the nuclear plant in extreme cases, but they expressed concerns about potential issues with voltage profiles in the transmission network if the plant were to shut down.
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The Slovenian government has announced a reduced risk level for energy supply, instructing the Nuclear Power Plant Krško (NEK) to operate at minimum capacity while adhering to safety standards. This decision follows reports that NEK would reduce reactor power to 80% due to hydrological and meteorological conditions on the Sava River. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy states that sufficient energy is available in the grid, even if the nuclear plant were to shut down, as additional energy can be imported through cross-border connections. However, analyses by ELES indicate potential issues with maintaining proper voltage levels in the 400-kilovolt network if the nuclear plant were to cease operations. As a result, the government has ordered NEK to maintain operation at a minimum level during August 6–12, 2026. State Secretary Tomaz Zagarec explained that the issue is grid stability rather than energy consumption, warning that shutting down NEK could worsen the situation. He noted that while some electricity was sourced from solar plants and imports, increased reliance on imports could lead to higher costs for businesses without fixed energy contracts.
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VečerIndependent🔒CenterFactual 85Objective 802 days ago
The Krško Nuclear Power Plant (Nek) has begun gradually reducing the power of its reactor due to low water flow and elevated temperatures in the Sava River. This measure is planned and supervised, necessary to comply with environmental approval conditions. These regulations specify that the average daily temperature of the Sava at the point of complete mixing in the tailrace of the Brežice Hydroelectric Power Plant must not exceed 28 degrees Celsius, and the average daily temperature increase must not exceed three degrees Celsius. Full operation will resume once conditions allow. In recent months of high temperatures, the plant has maintained full power operation using cooling towers and all available systems and components to reduce thermal load on the river. Water from the Sava is used in the third cooling circuit, which is intended for heat removal from the condenser, a process that cannot be converted into electrical energy and must be discharged into the environment. If current hydrological and meteorological conditions continue to worsen, the reactor's power will be further reduced.
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The Krško Nuclear Power Plant plans to reduce reactor power to 80% due to environmental conditions related to the Savica River's temperature limits set by environmental permits. These regulations require that the average daily temperature of the river at the point of complete mixing under the Brežice Hydroelectric Power Plant does not exceed 28 degrees Celsius, and the average daily temperature increase does not surpass three degrees Celsius. In recent months, high temperatures have forced the plant to operate at full capacity using cooling towers and other systems to manage heat load. The plant last operated at reduced power in 2003, when power reduction was needed for over 90 days. If current conditions persist or worsen, further reductions in reactor power may occur. Slovenia’s electricity system is connected to the European grid and is designed to handle potential outages at Krško. However, a decrease in production or shutdown of the nuclear plant would increase reliance on imported electricity and slightly worsen operational conditions within the electricity system. Eles, the system operator, emphasized that it is not responsible for ensuring energy supply adequacy, which is a
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The nuclear power plant NUKLEARKA in Slovenia has announced plans to reduce reactor power due to high temperatures and low water flow in the Sava River. The reduction starts at 80% capacity and may go further if conditions worsen. This measure is part of an environmentally mandated temporary action to comply with regulations limiting daily average water temperature and temperature rise in the river. The plant has operated continuously since November last year and previously had to reduce output in 2003 for similar reasons. Officials estimate the period of reduced operation could last up to a week, though they caution that weather conditions may extend this period. Energy sector leaders have expressed concerns about potential grid stability if the plant were to shut down entirely, while government ministries have stated that current energy supply remains secure.
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DnevnikIndependent🔒CenterFactual 85Objective 802 days ago
The Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NEK) in Slovenia has decided to reduce its power output by one-fifth due to environmental regulations related to the temperature and flow rate of the Sava River. This decision was prompted by a prolonged drought, which has significantly lowered the river's water level and increased its temperature. The plant produces around 61% of Slovenia's electricity daily, but under the environmental permit, the average daily temperature of the Sava River at Brežice must not exceed 28°C, and the daily temperature increase must not surpass three degrees. To comply with these conditions, the plant will gradually decrease its reactor power starting during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The reduction is described as a planned and monitored temporary measure, and further reductions could occur if hydrological conditions remain unfavorable. The last time the reactor operated at reduced capacity was over 90 days more than two decades ago.
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Info360IndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 802 days ago
The Krška Nuclear Power Plant in Slovenia has announced plans to gradually reduce reactor power starting overnight on Thursday, August 6, 2026, due to exceptional hydrological and meteorological conditions on the Sava River. The reduction will begin by lowering power to 80% in the first phase. This temporary measure is necessary to comply with environmental agreement (OVS) regulations, which set limits on daily average water temperatures and temperature increases in the river at the complete mixing point downstream of the plant. In recent months, the plant has operated at full capacity using cooling towers and all available systems to reduce thermal load on the river. It last reduced power for over 90 days in 2003 due to similar conditions. Further reductions may occur if current conditions worsen, with full operation resuming when conditions allow.
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The Slovenian government has announced that the Nuclear Power Plant Krško (Nek) will operate at a minimum level while adhering to all safety standards. This decision was made to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the electricity grid and continuous energy supply. According to analyses by the system operator Eles, there is sufficient energy available in the grid even if Nek is shut down, as additional energy can be imported through remaining cross-border connections. However, Eles' analyses also indicate potential issues with maintaining appropriate voltage levels in the 400-kilovolt network in case of Nek shutdown, which could lead to excessively high voltages. The government has therefore decided to implement this measure. Additionally, Nek has announced plans to gradually reduce reactor power due to low water flow and increased temperatures in the Sava River, which could affect environmental regulations. The plant will resume full operation once conditions allow.
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The article reports that due to historically low water levels on the Danube River, Hungary will have to completely shut down its sole nuclear power plant, Paks, for up to 72 hours. This decision was initially announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyari and later confirmed by the plant’s operator. The shutdown is necessary because the water level is too low for cooling reactors, and pumps cannot function effectively. The loss of 2000 megawatts of electricity could potentially be compensated by imports, which have a capacity of between 3600 and 3800 megawatts. Similar measures have been taken in Romania, where one reactor at Cernavoda was shut down, with another expected to follow. Bulgaria has also evacuated over 200 passengers from a stranded ship caused by low water levels, while France has reduced nuclear production due to similar conditions.
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Why factuality (80): This article provides a concise summary of the situation in Hungary, including the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant due to low water levels. It aligns with the primary source document and includes relevant details about the expected duration of the shutdown and the potential impact on energy suppl
Why objectivity (80): The article is presented in a neutral tone, focusing on the factual developments without introducing personal opinions or biases. It clearly states the cause and effect of the situation without editorializing.
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