Paks Nuclear Plant Restores Unit 2 Capacity as Danube Water Level Rises

Unit 2 of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary has resumed increasing its output following a rise in the Danube River's water level, which had previously forced the plant to operate at half capacity. The restoration of capacity is expected to reduce Hungary's reliance on imported electricity and improve domestic supply stability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 6 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 23 Aug 2026.