One advantage of the GE Hitachi modular reactor selected by Fermi Energia, is its passive safety system, which, in the event of a malfunction, would ensure the nuclear plant remains safe, says energy professor Alar Konist. However, introducing nuclear power to Estonia would still require a long period of preparatory work, he said. “Fermi Energia…
On February 6, during a meeting between Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Ukraine Kim Hyung-tae, the parties discussed cooperation in the nuclear industry, renewable energy and assistance to the energy sector of Ukraine. In particular, German Galushchenko thanked his Korean counterparts for…
Moldova continues to make reforms in the energy sector, to diversify natural gas and electricity supply sources, but it still needs the EU support to find affordable alternatives, Prime Minister Natalia Gavriliya has said in Brussels at a meeting with European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, the government’s communication and protocol department has reported. “With…
Renewable energy sources satisfied over 17% of domestic electricity consumption in Poland in 2022, power grid operator PSE reported. Solar energy is a valuable supporting source of power during the summer months, while wind farms complement the energy mix mainly during autumn and winter, PSE has said. However, the drawback is that the growing share…
A photovoltaic power station has been constructed in the Busila village, western Ungheni district, which will provide energy to the water supply station from this settlement. The project was implemented within the European Village national programme. The station has a capacity of 80 kW, enough for the provision of the water supply station, from which…
Poland’s state-owned fuel company PKN Orlen will announce the 25 locations that will be home for around 79 BWRX-300 small modular (nuclear) reactors (SMRs) in April, Orlen CEO Daniel Obajtek has said. Obajtek said Poland planned to erect all the SMRs until 2038. “In April, we will announce the 25 sites for 79 SMRs,” Obajtek…
PKN Orlen, Poland’s state-owned oil and gas company, has “ambitious” plans to build 76 Small Modular (nuclear) Reactors (SMRs) in Poland until 2038, the company’s CEO has said. Daniel Obajtek made the announcement at a press conference on January 31 after signing a letter of intent on cooperation between Orlen and several Polish universities on…