Poland has selected US-based Westinghouse Electric to develop its first nuclear power plant, a move that is seen to strengthen the European country’s relations with the US after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reported Bloomberg.
This project will help reduce greenhouse emissions in Poland, which is the most coal-dependent nation of the European Union.
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For the deal, Westinghouse competed against Electricite de France, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co, reported DW.
The deal is intended for the construction of the initial three reactors.
It is anticipated that Poland will ultimately develop six AP1000-type reactors.
Nuclear power will offer stable electricity generation in Poland, which also intends to build offshore wind farms and invest in solar energy to achieve the EU’s goal for zero-net emissions by 2050.
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By GlobalDataSix reactors are expected to save 54 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually in Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said an official agreement will be signed this week.
US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski said on Twitter: “Together, we will strengthen our bilateral relationship and Poland’s energy security for generations to come.”
Poland plans to make its first nuclear reactor operational in 2033. This is a part of a plan to develop nuclear power generation capacity between 6GW and 9GW, reported Reuters.
The country plans to provide 49% equity funding for the project.
The initial three-reactor plant will be built at Choczewo near the Baltic Sea.
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Image: Six reactors are expected to save Poland 54 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Credit: Markus Distelrath from Pixabay.
