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Vodafone and CEZ pilot private 5G network at Temelin nuclear plant

Mobile phone giant Vodafone and Czech nuclear operator ČEZ have introduced what they say is Europe's first private 5G mobile phone network at a nuclear power plant.

Corporate · Monday, 2 September 2024

ČEZ and Czech government looking ahead to SMRs

The Czech Republic's nuclear power plant operator ČEZ has concluded a security agreement with the government allowing the next steps in selecting a future supplier for its planned small modular reactors.

New Nuclear · Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Westinghouse and EDF appeal against Czech nuclear tender process

The Czech Republic's competition authority says Westinghouse and EDF have asked for a review of the tender process for new nuclear units in the country. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was selected last month as the preferred bidder.

New Nuclear · Tuesday, 27 August 2024

KHNP starts contract negotiations for Czech reactors

One week after being selected as the preferred bidder, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power said it has begun contract negotiations for at least two new nuclear power units in the Czech Republic. The aim is for the contract to be signed in March 2025.

New Nuclear · Thursday, 25 July 2024

KHNP selected to supply new Czech nuclear units

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has won the Czech government's contest for at least two new nuclear power units in the country, with its bid preferred to that from France's EDF.

New Nuclear · Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Verdict on EDF and KHNP bids being considered by Czech government

ČEZ has submitted to the Czech government its evaluation of the bids received from France's EDF and South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of a new nuclear power plant at Dukovany.

New Nuclear · Monday, 17 June 2024

STEP components to undergo testing in Czech research reactor

High temperature superconducting tapes for use in the UK's prototype fusion power plant will be tested in a Czech research reactor following the signing of an agreement between the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Research Centre Řež.

Fusion · Thursday, 2 May 2024

EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid

The European Commission has approved the Czech Republic's proposed public support package for new nuclear - after a series of modifications were made to address their concerns during an inquiry which began in June 2022.

Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 1 May 2024

KHNP and EDF submit updated bids for four new Czech units

ČEZ and its Elektrárna Dukovany II subsidiary have received binding bids from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and France's EDF for the construction of four new nuclear units in the Czech Republic.

New Nuclear · Tuesday, 30 April 2024