On 6 March 2026, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant temporarily disconnected its main power line for essential maintenance. During this critical time, the plant relied entirely on a backup 330 kV power line, which had been restored only the previous day. The backup line's restoration was possible after a local ceasefire brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The ZNPP, Europe’s largest nuclear power facility, faces ongoing risks due to the conflict in the region. The dependence on a recently repaired secondary power source exposes the plant’s vulnerability to potential power disruptions. Any loss of off-site power is a... [Continue Reading]