Czech Republic plans to double its nuclear output
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Czech Republic plans to double its nuclear output

The Czech Republic is advancing its nuclear energy initiatives by planning two new reactors at the Dukovany power plant. Mobile drilling rigs are conducting geological surveys to extract samples from depths of 140 meters, ensuring the site is suitable for a $19 billion investment. This expansion is expected to double the country’s nuclear output, strengthening its status as a leading nuclear-reliant nation in Europe.

In a competitive process, South Korea’s Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) will construct a new facility featuring two reactors, each exceeding 1,000 megawatts. These reactors are projected to start operations in the late 2030s, alongside the existing four reactors at Dukovany, which have a combined capacity of 2,048 megawatts. The agreement with KHNP also allows the Czech Republic to develop two additional units at the Temelín nuclear plant, which currently has two 1,000-megawatt reactors. Plans include exploring small modular nuclear reactors.

“Nuclear will generate between 50% and 60% around 2050 in the Czech Republic, or maybe slightly more,” Petr Závodský, chief executive of the Dukovany project, told The Associated Press in an interview.

Additional notes indicate ongoing exploration of small modular reactors and a continued emphasis on expanding the country’s nuclear capacity through KHNP cooperation and future Temelín developments.

Author’s summary: The Czech Republic plans to expand its nuclear capacity with two new Dukovany reactors and potential Temelín additions, aiming for a substantial rise in output by the late 2030s and beyond, including exploration of small modular reactors.

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