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IAEA assesses Slovakia's radwaste programme

IAEA assesses Slovakia's radwaste programme

The Slovak Republic is committed to the safe and effective management of radioactive waste and used fuel, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. The team commended Slovakia for its decommissioning activities while noting opportunities to enhance preparations for geological disposal.

Waste & Recycling 02 March 2023


Siting permit requested for new Slovak plant

Siting permit requested for new Slovak plant

Jadrová Energetická Spoločnosť Slovenska has submitted a request to the Slovak Nuclear Regulatory Authority for a siting permit for a new nuclear power plant near the existing Bohunice plant in Jaslovské Bohunice, a small village in the west of the Slovak Republic.

New Nuclear 20 February 2023


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Mochovce 3 supplies first electricity to grid

Mochovce 3 supplies first electricity to grid

Slovenské elektrárne says that after successful start-up tests, and the launch of steam turbines over the weekend, the new unit 3 at the Mochovce nuclear power plant was connected to the grid for the first time at 20% of its nominal power at 10.57pm on 31 January.

New Nuclear 01 February 2023


Energy start-up is next stage for Mochovce 3 launch

Energy start-up is next stage for Mochovce 3 launch

The third unit at Slovakia's Mochovce nuclear power plant is moving onto the next phase of its commissioning after completing its physical start-up tests.

New Nuclear 17 January 2023


Mochovce 3 achieves first criticality

Mochovce 3 achieves first criticality

Slovenské elektrárne said unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant reached minimum controlled output on 22 October.

New Nuclear 24 October 2022


Slovakia's Mochovce 3 fuel loading begins

Slovakia's Mochovce 3 fuel loading begins

Slovenské elektrárne brought the first fuel assembly to unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant at 1.16am local time on Friday. The Slovakian company says the aim is for it to reach full power by the end of 2022.

New Nuclear 09 September 2022


Slovakia's Mochovce 3 permitted to start up

Slovakia's Mochovce 3 permitted to start up

The Slovak Nuclear Regulatory Authority has issued the final authorisation for commissioning of unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant. Operator Slovenské elektrárne expects soon to start loading fuel into the reactor's core ahead of its commissioning.

New Nuclear 26 August 2022


Bohunice V1 reactors fully dismantled

Bohunice V1 reactors fully dismantled

The two VVER-440 V-230 reactors in Slovakia were decommissioned and disassembled on site, the first time this has happened for reactors of this type, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said.

Regulation & Safety 29 July 2022


In pictures: Refurb of 125-metre cooling tower at Mochovce

In pictures: Refurb of 125-metre cooling tower at Mochovce

Slovenské Elektrárne has released a series of photos of work on a cooling tower at unit 1 of the nuclear power plant which has extended its life to 2060 and enabled an increase in power output.

Corporate 17 May 2022


Slovak agreement reached on measures to limit energy bills

Slovak agreement reached on measures to limit energy bills

Slovenské Elektrárne and the Slovakian government have agreed measures which the company says are worth about EUR850 million (USD964 million) to limit the impact of rising electricity prices.

Corporate 22 February 2022