Since the authorities assured all autumn that the national energy system is very well prepared for the cold season and there will be no problems, winter did not come, failures began. Several power lines fell in the Dobrudja region, interrupting the supply of electricity to consumers, while Reactor 1 in Cernavoda was automatically shut down “due to weather conditions that caused disruptions in the national power system,” Nuclearelectrica and the Ministry of Energy announced.
“From this evening until tomorrow afternoon, the weather conditions will be difficult, especially in the south-eastern part of Romania. Important energy capacities, especially nuclear and wind, are concentrated here. Forecasts indicate possible wind values of 75-80 km/h, gusts up to 100 km/h. At such speeds, it is possible to stop wind turbines, as well as damage transmission and distribution networks of electricity,” the Ministry of Energy said in a statement.
Nuclearelectrica reported that Unit 1 of the CNE Cernavodă was automatically shut down this evening due to weather conditions that caused disruptions in the national energy system.
Automatic shutdown of power unit 1 occurred safely, all systems of the unit worked and responded according to plan in such situations.
At the same time, due to very strong wind, the windmills started to stop. Wind farms now produce about 1,400 MW, compared to 2,400 MW as planned.
Since power unit 1 from Chernavoda is disconnected, there is currently a deficit of 1,700 MW in the power system.
Ministry officials add: “The situation is under control with the support of Hidroelectrica, which ensures the balancing of the national energy system. There are no problems at the moment.”
“Rețele Electrice Dobrogea teams and contractors continue to intervene to restore electricity to customers in areas affected by severe weather conditions – orange and red winds of over 100 km/h.
The intervention is complicated by severe weather, especially in Konstanz and Tulc counties. We are cooperating with the central and local authorities to eliminate the damage as soon as possible,” said representatives of PPC Romania (formerly Enel), the company that owns the distribution network in the region.
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