Hungary expects Danube to rise but nuclear plant still facing output curbs

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant is operating at only 10% capacity due to record-low Danube river levels caused by a heatwave, with temporary water level rises expected but output curbs likely to continue. The government is seeking solutions to maintain operations and will review the delayed and costly Paks 2 expansion project reliant on the same water source.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 23 sources have reported it between 31 Jul 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.