Extreme heat forces European power plant shutdowns as region breaks temperature records

Record-breaking temperatures across central and eastern Europe have forced Poland to shut down two coal power plants, Kozienice and Połaniec, as heat threatens grid reliability amid wildfires and droughts.

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article

Extreme heat forces European power plant shutdowns as region breaks temperature records — Image via theguardian.com

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12h Guardian Environment Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe — Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants Temperature records have been broken in…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-07 (#11)

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