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A solar power plant with a capacity of 2 MW has started operating on the territory of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It will supply electricity to the Chernobyl NPP’s critically important facilities and help reduce the plant’s dependence on external power supplies.
This was reported by Dilo.ua, citing a statement from Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
New solar power plant at the Chernobyl NPP
A new solar power plant with a capacity of 2 MW has been launched on the territory of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It will supply electricity to the NPP’s critically important facilities, including the New Safe Confinement, radioactive waste management facilities, and spent nuclear fuel storage sites.
On-site generation is expected to strengthen the Chernobyl NPP’s energy resilience and reduce its reliance on external power supplies. This is also an important component of ensuring nuclear and radiological safety.
How much the project cost
The total cost of constructing the solar power plant on the territory of the Chernobyl NPP exceeded $825 thousand. The project was implemented with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the governments of Lithuania and Japan.
As part of humanitarian aid, Lithuania provided 7296 solar panels and 17 grid inverters. Additional equipment, installation, and commissioning of the plant were provided by UNDP with funding from Japan.
How much electricity the PV plant will produce
The new plant is expected to produce more than 2 million kWh of clean electricity per year. That is about 5% of the annual consumption of the Chernobyl NPP industrial site.
Thanks to on-site generation, the plant will be able to save about $365 thousand per year. The saved funds are planned to be directed toward modernization, replacement, and renewal of critically important equipment needed for the safe decommissioning of the Chernobyl NPP.
Development of solar generation in Ukraine
According to Ukrainian sources, the total installed capacity of solar power plants in Ukraine has already reached 7,6 GW.
The implementation of the project at the Chernobyl NPP was the result of cooperation between Ukraine and international partners and is aimed at strengthening nuclear and energy security.
Recall that the Verkhovna Rada approved amendments to the State Budget that provide additional funding for the safe operation of the Chernobyl NPP and the exclusion zone. Almost 600 million UAH will be allocated for these needs.
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