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Paks nuclear plant running at 12% capacity as heatwave grips Hungary

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5 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is operating at only 12% capacity due to record low Danube water levels caused by a heatwave, narrowly avoiding a total shutdown. The plant usually provides a third of Hungary's electricity and relies on river water for cooling.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your clean energy supply just took a hit from climate extremes. You need to reassess dependencies on water-cooled energy sources and diversify cooling or power inputs fast.

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