The project involves the construction of a modular power plant with an installed capacity of 462 MWe, located on the site of the former coal-fired power plant. It will use NuScale Power technology, involving the commissioning of six small modular reactors, each with an installed capacity of 77 MW.
"We must remember that SMR technology is not necessarily new, particularly in the field of nuclear fuel utilisation. It is a technology demonstrated in almost half a century of operation and experience. That is precisely why we are appealing to teams and companies with an impeccable reputation in the nuclear field, such as Studsvik Scandpower," said Dan Șerbănescu, Technical Director of RoPower Nuclear.
"Romania is setting a precedent for the new generation of nuclear energy, and we are honoured to be part of this endeavour," added Art Wharton, President of the Studsvik Scandpower Group.
The SMR power plant will largely use the same technological principle as over 300 other nuclear power plants worldwide. New protection systems will be added to ensure a high degree of nuclear safety and economic efficiency.
RoPower Nuclear is equally owned by Nuclearelectrica and Nova Power & Gas, part of the E-Infra group.
