Czech Republic Builds New Reactors at Dukovany


Czech Republic Builds New Reactors at Dukovany

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Czech Republic Builds New Reactors at Dukovany

The Czech Republic wants more nuclear energy. The Dukovany plant will get two new reactors soon. They are doing tests to make sure the ground is safe. This project will make more nuclear power.

South Korea's KHNP will build the new plant. The two reactors will make lots of energy. They will start working in the 2030s. The new plant will help the old one.

The Czechs may build more reactors in Temelín. They might also use small nuclear reactors. Nuclear power could be over 50% of their energy. This will happen around the year 2050.

Nuclear energy helps the country stop using fossil fuels. It also helps them meet energy needs. Many countries want more nuclear energy now. They need to cut pollution and meet energy demands.

Some people do not like the nuclear plan. They think the money could be used better. Austria is against the Czech nuclear plans. They do not want nuclear plants near their border.


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What is the Czech Republic planning to do with nuclear energy?

The Czech Republic wants more nuclear energy and will add two new reactors to the Dukovany plant.

Who will build the new nuclear plant in South Korea?

South Korea's KHNP will build the new plant.

Why do some people oppose the nuclear plan?

Some people think the money for nuclear energy could be used better, and Austria is against the Czech nuclear plans.


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Czech Republic Builds New Reactors at Dukovany