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| NUCLEAR REACTOR NO. 2 IS NOW WORKING (8.08.2007) |
| (2007-08-08) |
| Last updated: 2007-08-09 15:32 EET |
Starting Tuesday, reactor no. 2 of the nuclear power plant in Cernavoda (in the south-east) is producing energy for Romania. This is the second Unit to become operational on the platform. The first of the 5 reactors designed for the only European plant to use Canadian CANDU-type technology was inaugurated 11 years ago. These reactors are much more efficient than other types, as they use about 15% less fuel, that is natural uranium. Designed for a maximum capacity of 700 MW, reactor no. 2 was connected to the national distribution network with a mere 25% of the nominal power. This will reach 100% of its full capacity on a gradual basis until the end of September. When Unit no. 2 becomes fully operational it will bring the nuclear power contribution to roughly 18% of Romania’s energy production, as against the meager 9.3% it accounted for last year. The process is expected to have quick positive effects on the stability of the energy system and on energy tariffs which will no longer go up following an extended drought.
To add to this, nuclear-produced energy is cheaper and less polluting, as it ranks second after hydro-source energy. Authorities in Bucharest intend to have reactors 3 and 4 built soon. After they become operational in 2014 and 2015, Romania may be expected to become independent from an energetic point of view, as it will use hydro power plant energy and coal-produced energy. The two reactors could be built simultaneously, and the necessary sum stands at about 2.2 billion euros. At the same tine, yearly operation costs for reactors 3 and 4 are estimated to reach 100 million euros, while the cost of the energy produced by the two new units is expected to reach about 35 euro/MWh, with a rate of return between 9 and 11%. Romania also has big plans as far as energy conveyance is concerned. National energy operator Transelectrica has been discussing investments through 2020 which will go up to 2 billion euros to streamline and develop the network. Three quarters of the money is to be allotted from the company’s own funds, with the remaining 500 million scheduled to come for private investments made by producers of renewable energy, as a result of the company’s being connected to the transport network. Investments will also target the set-up of an interconnection network with neighboring states.
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