Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (Westinghouse) has officially submitted its qualification document to CEZ, a. s. (CEZ), the first official step in the tender process for the completion of the Temelin project. In its submission, Westinghouse outlined its intent to participate in the tender process, its ability to successfully support the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Westinghouse has also outlined the benefits that the AP1000 nuclear power plant can provide in meeting the requirements of Czech regulators and CEZ. Additionally, the AP1000 can provide greater energy security for the people of Czech Republic.
Kerry Hanahan, director of customer project development, says that Westinghouse is very pleased to be able to take part in the bid for supplying new AP1000 plants in the Czech Republic. “Westinghouse is committed to fully supporting the nuclear renaissance in the Czech Republic, as well as the continued sustainability of the Czech nuclear program. We would welcome the opportunity to provide the solutions for bringing much needed, clean, safe and secure energy online in the Czech Republic.
The AP1000 design is certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the only Generation III+ reactor to receive such certification. The European Utility Requirements (EUR) organization certified that the AP1000 is compliant with European Utility Requirements, confirming that the AP1000 can be successfully deployed in Europe.
The Westinghouse AP1000 offers additional benefits through its simplified modular construction methods, and greater ability to involve Czech industry through localization of manufacturing and construction, known as the Buy Where We Build program.
In addition to four AP1000 plants that the Westinghouse/Shaw Consortium is providing in China, Westinghouse and the AP1000 have been identified as the supplier and technology of choice for no less than 14 plants that have been announced in 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.
Westinghouse believes the AP1000 is ideally suited for the worldwide nuclear power marketplace. The AP1000 is:
Based on standard Westinghouse pressurized water reactor (PWR) technology that has achieved more than 2,500 reactor years of highly successful operation. An 1100MWe design that is ideal for providing baseload generating capacity. Modular in design, promoting ready standardization and high construction quality. Economical to construct and maintain (less concrete and steel and fewer components and systems mean there is less to install, inspect and maintain). Designed to promote ease of operation (features most advanced instrumentation and control (I&C) in the industry).