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External power restored to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
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Grid connection restored after backup generators supplied cooling power
External electricity was restored to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on November 8 after an outage required backup generators for reactor cooling, Reuters reported, citing the International Atomic Energy Agency. Ukrinform separately reported Energoatom’s announcement that the Ferosplavna-1 supply line had been reconnected. The plant is not generating electricity but still needs power to keep nuclear fuel cool: restoring its external supply is distinct from restarting generation. The IAEA said the cause and location of the disconnection were unknown. The timestamp records Reuters’ report publication.
Reuters: Power restored to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says · Ukrinform: Ukrainian energy workers restore external power supply to ZNPP