Đerdap Hydroelectric Plant Operates Uninterrupted, Energy Stability Assured Despite Low Danube Flow

The Đerdap hydroelectric power plant continues to produce electricity without interruption, ensuring the country's energy stability despite challenging hydrological conditions. Davor Maljoković, director of electricity production at Đerdap, stated that the current water flow on the Danube River is approximately 1,600 cubic meters per second, which is well below the biological minimum of 2,350 cubic meters per second.

This marks the second consecutive year of extremely poor hydrological situations. Maljoković recalled that the average annual flow since the Đerdap 1 system began operating was 5,341 cubic meters per second. In June 2023, the flow dropped to 2,893 cubic meters per second, less than 50% of the monthly average.

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The current hydrological situation on the Danube is extremely bad. The inflow is currently around 1,600 cubic meters per second and far below the biological minimum of 2,350 cubic meters per second. This is the second year in a row with an extremely bad hydrological situation.

Due to the low water levels, the plant's turbines are operating at reduced capacity. However, Maljoković assured that the units will not be shut down, and all available water is being converted into electricity. Đerdap 1 has six hydroelectric units, with five currently operational and one undergoing planned maintenance. Two units are engaged daily.

Đerdap 2 has ten hydroelectric units, nine of which are functional and one is under repair. Four of these units are used daily. The Đerdap 1 system produces about five gigawatt-hours daily, while Đerdap 2 produces around two gigawatt-hours. The total daily production for the entire Đerdap branch, including Pirot and Vlasina hydroelectric plants, is 8.6 gigawatt-hours. This output represents 11% of Elektroprivreda Srbije's total production for the day and 50% of the planned production.

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All available water is being converted into electrical energy.