Electricity production was scheduled to be halted at the Olkiluoto-2 nuclear power plant in Finland on 15 April due to increased moisture detected in the generator of the turbine plant.
Owner and operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) said the power reduction was to begin at approximately 19:00 local time. The duration of the production interruption was not yet known, TVO said. The issue has no impact on nuclear safety.
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