Czech Republic Takes Key Step In Plans To
Westinghouse has completed the first VVER fuel reload deliveries to the Temelín and Dukovany nuclear power stations in the
On Tuesday Oct. 31, 2023, three energy companies including U.S. Westinghouse, France's EdF and Korea's KHNP, have submitted their final bids to build the Czech Republic's newest reactor at the Dukovany nuclear power station as the country strives to become more energy independent and wean itself of fossil fuels. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
The construction of new nuclear power plants, the largest investment in the history of the Czech Republic, has the potential to become a huge stimulus for the economy, for the expansion of education, research and development, and for development in the regions concerned.
The Czech Republic already relies on six nuclear reactors to generate more than a third of its total electricity. Besides the four in Dukovany, state-controlled power company CEZ operates another two 1,000-megawatt reactors at the Temelin plant. CEZ will be in charge of the tender.
Minister of Environment Petr Hladik noted that this strategic vision for the Czech energy sector is crucial for long-term planning and investments. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 through increased RES production, energy efficiency, and the complete phase-out of coal by 2033.
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