Zaporizhzhya NPP reconnected to backup power supply

Zaporizhzhya NPP connected to backup power supply - IAEA

After the repair work is completed Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant for the first time in six months, connected to the backup power line 330 kV Ferosplavna-1«, said. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

An important stage of stabilisation

According to the agency, the restoration of this line is a key step towards increasing energy sustainability The plant continues to operate under Russian occupation.

«This is a significant event for ensuring the stability of energy supply to Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant,» the IAEA said.

Previously, Zaporizhzhya NPP has repeatedly lost external power supply, which forced the use of diesel generators to maintain safe operation of the reactors.

Context.

Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant remains the largest in Europe and since 2022 has been under control of the Russian occupation forces. The IAEA regularly sends missions to the site to monitor security and access to power.

The agency has repeatedly warned that loss of external power lines poses a serious risk to nuclear safety not only in Ukraine but also in the entire region.