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Hungary's power options after drought shuts nuclear plant

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Brent Goff
August 4, 2026

Low water levels in the Danube River have caused Hungary to consider shutting its only nuclear power plant. DW speaks with energy analyst Chris Rosslowe about where Hungary can get its power from.

Low rivers, soaring temperatures and rising electricity demand are testing Europe's energy resilience. Several countries are facing reduced nuclear and hydropower generation, raising concerns about potential shortages. DW's Brent Goff interviewed Chris Rosslowe, a senior energy analyst for Europe at Ember, an independent energy think tank. 

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