Belarusian NPP will cover more than 40 percent of Belarus electricity needs

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Belarusian NPP will cover more than 40 percent of Belarus electricity needs - Minister

AtomInfo.Ru, PUBLISHED 14.09.2023

The Belarusian NPP, after commissioning of the second unit, will annually generate about 18.5 billion kWh, said the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Belarus Viktor Karankevich.

This will meet more than 40% of the country's domestic electricity needs, the minister added.

Currently, the second unit of the Belarusian NPP has passed the main stage programs. A comprehensive testing of its equipment will begin soon, which will last for 15 days.

Topics: Commissioning, Belarus

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