Consumul de energie a explodat marți seara: Sistemul Național a depășit pragul de 8.000 MW • Newsweek România

On Tuesday evening, Romania's energy consumption peaked over 8,000 MW amid a hydrological drought affecting major power plants. The National Energy Dispatcher reported that imports and coal usage were essential to balance the strained national grid. At 19:25, consumption reached 8,000 MW while production was only 5,873 MW, with significant reliance on energy imports. The Danube's flow is expected to remain stable, impacting hydroelectric production. Authorities have taken measures to ensure water levels support the operation of the Cernavodă nuclear plant, which has faced shutdowns. A national alert was declared due to reduced energy production, prompting calls for responsible energy use during peak hours.