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In less than five years! This country could have nuclear reactors
Poland could integrate nuclear energy into its energy system in less than five years thanks to the development of small modular reactors, Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow announced today.
TL;DR
- Poland could adopt nuclear energy in less than five years using small modular reactors (SMRs).
- The first SMR is planned to be operational by the end of 2030 through a joint venture between Sintos and Orlen.
- This timeline is considerably earlier than the 2036 completion date for Poland's first large nuclear power plant.
- Michal Sołowow, a Polish billionaire, anticipates state support for the SMR project due to budget constraints on large nuclear plants.
- Sołowow suggests SMRs and reduced green energy investments could save Poland €310-€370 billion over 60 years.
- Sołowow plans to develop at least 26 BWRX-300 type reactors in Poland in collaboration with GE Vernova.