In October last year, Westinghouse submitted its response to the Qualification Document, issued by CEZ and thereafter received the confirmation. In that submission, Westinghouse stated its intent to participate in the tender process, its ability to support the construction of new nuclear power plants, and the benefits that the AP1000 nuclear power plant can provide in meeting the requirements of the Czech regulators and CEZ.
The AP1000 design is certified by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The European Utility Requirements (EUR) organization certified that the AP1000 plant is compliant with European Utility Requirements, confirming that it can be deployed in Europe.
The Westinghouse AP1000 plant offer benefits through its simplified modular construction methods and can involve Czech industry through localization of manufacturing and construction, known as the Buy Where We Build program.
Westinghouse and its AP1000 plant have been identified as the supplier and technology of choice for 14 plants in US, including six for which engineering, procurement and construction contracts have been signed.
Westinghouse believes the AP1000 design is suited for the worldwide nuclear power marketplace. The AP1000 nuclear power plant is based on standard Westinghouse pressurized water reactor (PWR) technology. It provides an 1100MWe modular design that is suitable for providing baseload generating capacity and fits within the constraints of the Czech electrical grid.
Kerry Hanahan, director of project development in Czech Republic, said: “With a nearly 20-year history at Temelin, Westinghouse welcomes the opportunity to continue providing real solutions for the sustainability of the Czech nuclear program.
“We believe that the AP1000 plant represents the natural basis of safe, secure, reliable, and economically beneficial energy production in the Czech Republic, now and into the future.”
