Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

NPP Kozloduy Unit 5 planned repair: measures include power upgrade

Photo: Lora Indzhova

Earlier today Unit 5 of Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP has been stopped from operation for planned annual repair works, the NPP press service said. The reactor will be loaded with fresh nuclear fuel for the next fuel cycle. The repair will continue until the second half of May. Unit 6 operates at full capacity. The Deputy Chairman of the Nuclear Regulation Agency Borislav Stanimirov told the Bulgarian National Radio that during the planned annual repair of Unit 5 part of the measures were aimed at upgrading the reactor’s capacity. The Electricity System Operator has said that the energy system of the country has enough capacities to replace the 1000 MW unit under repair. 




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Most Bulgarians support the country’s membership in NATO

If a referendum was held on whether to continue the country's membership in NATO, 59% of Bulgarians would answer affirmatively, according to a study by the Alliance. According to this indicator, Bulgaria ranks penultimate among..

published on 7/6/24 10:41 AM

Classic car parade takes place in Burgas today

The 17 th classic car and motorcycle parade is to take place in Burgas’ Primorski Park from 10 AM until 2.30PM today. More than 150 collectors from Burgas and the country will take part, Dimo Dzhambazov, chair of the Retro motor club, organizer of..

published on 7/6/24 7:55 AM

Weather forecast: Over the weekend temperatures will rise

On Saturday the weather will be sunny, with cumulus clouds developing in the afternoon in many parts. Temperatures will continue to rise, with minimum temperatures reaching 15-21° C., for Sofia 17° C. Daytime highs will range from 30° C., to 35° C.,..

published on 7/5/24 6:45 PM