According to Transelectrica, imports exceeded 3,000 MW at certain times. The operator of the Nuclearelectrica plant reported that the fault did not affect nuclear safety.
According to HotNews, the shutdown was caused by a fault in the vacuum control system in the turbine condenser. The company reported that repair work was underway and that the power unit was being prepared for restart. According to data cited by the publication, reconnection to the national grid is expected on Thursday, 12 November.
On the day-ahead electricity market, the price rose from €388 per MWh on Monday to €411 per MWh for delivery on Tuesday. According to the publication, Romania has become the second most expensive electricity market in Europe after Poland.
The shortfall is being partially offset by hydroelectric and gas-fired power stations. However, the use of hydroelectric power is being hampered by low reservoir levels – less than 50 per cent, according to HotNews.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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