As per the agreement, Westinghouse and PGE will jointly study the feasibility of building new nuclear reactors in Poland based on the AP1000, which includes features such as modular construction, passive safety systems, and a portfolio of construction projects that are currently on time and within budget.
Bob Pearce, director of International Project Development, said: “We welcome the opportunity to partner with PGE in supporting Poland’s nuclear energy program, and look forward to collaborating on meeting their economic and energy priorities.
“With Poland’s need to reduce its carbon footprint by 2020, nuclear energy and the AP1000 PWR are the right solutions for providing reliable baseload electricity that is sensitive to the needs of the environment.”
The AP1000 PWR design is certified by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Additionally, the European Utility Requirements (EUR) organization certified that the AP1000 PWR is compliant with its requirements, confirming that the AP1000 PWR can be successfully deployed in Europe.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also issued an assessment stating that the AP1000 PWR is compliant with IAEA safety standards and objectives.
In addition to four AP1000 plants that the Westinghouse/Shaw Consortium is providing in China, Westinghouse and the AP1000 PWR have been identified as the supplier and technology of choice for no less than 14 plants in the US, including six for which engineering, procurement and construction contracts have been signed.
Additionally, Westinghouse and China are currently in discussion on plans for additional AP1000 plants to be sited inland of China’s coastal areas.
