Dukovany 5 is a 1,055MW nuclear reactor planned in Vysocina, Czech Republic. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently at the permitting stage. Post completion of the construction, the plant proponent is expected to achieve the first power from the reactor in 2036. Subsequent to trial runs, the reactor is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2038. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Dukovany 5 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor being developed by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the main contractor for the project.
The 1,055MW reactor is currently owned and will be operated by Elektrarna Dukovany II. The company has a stake of 100%.
Dukovany 5 is a type of PWR reactor. It will feature 177 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
The material used for the construction of the vessel will be SA508, Grade 3, Class 1.
Development status
Post completion of construction, the reactor is planned to get commission in 2038.
Contractors involved
Doosan Skoda Power will be the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor.
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About Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co Ltd (KHNP), a subsidiary of Korea Electric Power Corp, is a nuclear power company. It generates power from nuclear, hydroelectric and pumped storage power plants. The company supplies power to residential, educational, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors. KHNP utilizes new and renewable energy sources such as solar light, fuel cell, wind power and solar heat to generate electric power. The company offers construction, maintenance and modernization services to nuclear and hydroelectric power projects in Nepal, Tadjikistan, China and others. KHNP is headquartered in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
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