The Czech government is looking to accelerate the pace at which it is adding nuclear energy to its grid. Officials announced yesterday that it plans to build up to four nuclear reactors—instead of one—as the country tries to become more energy independent and shift away from fossil fuels.
A closer look: The government is looking for amended bids for the anticipated power plants. They previously accepted three bids—from Westinghouse, France’s Électricité de France, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power—for a single new reactor at the Dukovany nuclear power station that is expected to be operational by 2036.
Now, Czech officials want to build four reactors in quick succession, which should save up to 25 percent per reactor overall. The government is seeking new bids from both EDF and KHNP but said Westinghouse’s bid did not meet the qualifications of the project.
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Go Czechia go! They’re moving forward while Germany continues to slide back into the dark ages.
at least we’ll have energy when sun or wind are available, as opposed to having to buy energy because nucular plant shuts down or never got finished
Germany is already generating more than half its electricity from renewable sources. We’ll be close to 100% before any of these white elephants ever even produce a single watt.
cool, better than coal, but please just maintain it properly.
