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Péter Magyar reports that Hungary's Paks nuclear plant has restarted turbines to counter extreme heat and low water levels.

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant has successfully restarted two of its eight turbines, providing a boost to the country's energy supply. Péter Magyar, the Hungarian Prime Minister, confirmed the restart via social media, noting that the facility supplies nearly half of the country's total electricity. The move comes as Europe faces a severe heatwave and drought, which has forced several nations to curtail nuclear power production due to low water levels in major rivers like the Danube. In Romania, the state-owned producer Nuclearelectrica warned of a potential shutdown of its last working reactor due to the falling Danube levels. Meanwhile, France has seen a 20 percent reduction in nuclear output due to a combination of extreme heat and a jellyfish invasion. To mitigate these issues, governments are taking extraordinary measures, such as Romania's use of explosives to redirect water flow. While solar power has performed well during the heatwaves, experts note that battery storage remains essential for maintaining stable prices during the evening peaks when solar production drops.

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