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Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant returns to full capacity

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26 August 2026

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Hungary

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant has resumed full output after weeks of limited production due to record-low Danube River water levels impacting cooling capacity. Emergency measures and construction of a submerged weir to raise water levels near the plant are underway.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 11 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new risks in power supply reliability driven by climate-driven water shortages for cooling. Secure alternative energy sources and consider dependencies on water availability now.

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11 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026

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