Ministerul Energiei: Nuclearelectrica a început procedurile pentru oprirea controlată a Unității 2 de la Cernavodă / Rovinari 4 va fi scos din rezervă, iar Hidroelectrica va fi turată

The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant is preparing for a controlled shutdown of Unit 2 due to low Danube water levels. The Ministry of Energy announced that this shutdown is expected this week and is a preventive measure, not an emergency. To compensate for the reduced nuclear output, coal-fired unit Rovinari 4 will be activated, and additional hydroelectric production will be utilized. Authorities are urging consumers to reduce electricity use during peak hours. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions affecting hydro production and overall energy supply in Romania.