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Romania's Electricity Production and Exports Increased to 9 Months. The Shutdown of the Nuclear Power Plant Was Offset by the Growth of Solar and Wind Power, Which Reached a Quarter of the Country's Total Production.
Despite the problems in the system over the past few months – increasingly low generation in hydro power stations and the shutdown of both nuclear reactors – the country's total electricity production has nevertheless increased in the first nine months of 2026, albeit modestly.
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Even though it went through three months without nuclear power, Romania ended the first three quarters of 2026 with a 1% higher production and exports 43% more than last year, as shown by the report published on Friday by the national electricity system and transport operator.
Despite the problems in the system over the past few months – increasingly low generation in hydro power stations and the shutdown of both nuclear reactors – the country's total electricity production has nevertheless increased in the first nine months of 2026, albeit modestly.