Fennovoima studies three reactor design alternatives
Fennovoima is preparing the construction of a nuclear power plant rated 1800 MW electric at the most.
Fennovoima has reviewed a number of light water reactor designs currently on the market for a detailed feasibility study. The selected designs are the EPR and the Kerena by Areva NP and the ABWR by Toshiba Corporation. The Areva EPR is an advanced pressurized water reactor rated about 1,700 MW electric. Similar reactors are being built at the moment in Finland and in France, and being planned in a number of countries around the world. It represents well proven technology.
The Areva Kerena is an advanced boiling water reactor (BWR) design rated about 1,250 MW electric, based on a well proven German BWR design. The Toshiba ABWR is an advanced boiling water reactor rated about 1,600 MW electric. Three reactors of this type have already been built, one is under construction in Japan, and several are being planned at the moment in, e.g., the United States. It represents well proven technology.
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| Toshiba ABWR | Areva NP EPR |
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| Areva NP Kerena | |
In the feasibility study, Fennovoima works together with its shareholder and technology partner E.ON, the plant designers and the Finnish safety authorities to ensure the licensability of each design in Finland. The study also paves way for a smooth and timely plant construction.
Ultimate plant design choice will be made after the Decision-in-Principle by Finnish Government and Parliament. Production of electricity is planned to start by 2020.
