The measures implemented at the facility are described as a planned and controlled temporary action necessary to ensure adherence to environmental consent provisions. These provisions mandate specific environmental standards for the Sava River within the Hidroelektrarna Brežice subbasin. Key requirements include maintaining the daily average temperature at the point of complete mixing below 28 degrees Celsius, alongside ensuring that the average daily temperature increase does not exceed three degrees Celsius.
In response to recent periods of high temperatures, the power plant has maintained full operational capacity. This sustained operation involves utilizing the cooling tower system and all other available power plant systems and components to mitigate the thermal load discharged into the Sava River. Specifically, the facility employs the river’s water in a third cooling circuit.
This circuit is responsible for discharging residual heat generated by the condenser—heat that cannot be converted into usable electrical power—directly into the environment. These operational adjustments are critical for managing the impact of the plant’s energy production on the river’s ecosystem. The consistent monitoring and adjustment of these processes reflect the plant’s commitment to meeting strict environmental benchmarks while continuing its power generation activities.
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