The Belarusian-2 nuclear power plant under construction near the border with Lithuania has been connected to the power supply, a step which will allow the full commissioning process to begin.
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom said the power supply is for the plant’s own needs and connection is being carried out in stages.
Rosatom said a properly planned programme of step-by-step voltage supply to various plant will make it possible to ensure the unit is ready for key commissioning stages scheduled for the end of this year.
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom said the power supply is for the plant’s own needs and connection is being carried out in stages.
Rosatom said a properly planned programme of step-by-step voltage supply to various plant will make it possible to ensure the unit is ready for key commissioning stages scheduled for the end of this year.
Russia is constructing and commissioning two VVER-1200 pressurised water reactors at the site and expects the first unit to be connected to the grid this year.
Press reports in Belarus have said Belarusian-1 is scheduled to begin commercial operation this year and Belarusian-2 in 2021. Construction of Unit 1 began in November 2013 and of Unit 2 in April 2014.
