New reactor connected: Flamanville 3 was connected to the national nuclear power grid just before noon on Saturday, December 21. This is a historic moment for France as it marks the first connection to the network for as many as 25 years. Reactor it only started operating in September this year – after 12 years of delay.
Multi-billion investment: The French Flamanville 3 has it power 1.6 gigawatts and is one of the largest reactors in the world (and the largest in France). It is compared with the Chinese Taishan reactor – with a capacity of 1.75 GW and the Finnish Olkiluoto reactor. Over the years of working on the French investment Cost its construction increased by as much as four times, ultimately reaching approximately EUR 13 billion.
What about Polish reactors? Let us remind you that the first unit of the Polish nuclear power plant in Pomerania is scheduled to start operating in 2036 According to recent update Polish Nuclear Energy Program to be transferred square the contractor's construction is to take place next yearwhile the actual work is scheduled to start only in 2028.
More on this topic they wrotein the article: “Atom in Poland. There is a new date for the launch of the first nuclear power plant“.
Source: Reuters AgencyGazeta.pl