Technology / Czech Republic Czech Power Company Teams With Rolls-Royce CEZ boosts energy plans with strategic nuclear partnership By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Oct 29, 2024 11:58 AM CDT Copied An aerial view of Czech Temelin nuclear plant in Temelin, South Bohemia, Czech Republic, Wednesday, May 29, 2002. (Milan Knize/CTK via AP) The Czech power giant CEZ has forged a strategic alliance with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to advance small modular nuclear reactors. This landmark collaboration entails CEZ obtaining a 20% stake in Rolls-Royce SMR for hundreds of millions of dollars. The initial reactor is slated to be constructed by CEZ at the Temelin nuclear plant in the early 2030s. This partnership aims to inject up to 3 GW of nuclear energy into the Czech energy matrix. "It's an important moment for ensuring energy security of the Czech Republic," as Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala put it. The Czech Republic currently derives over a third of its electricity from its six nuclear reactors; CEZ says a power plant using a small modular reactor should be able to pump out 470 MW for 60 years. These reactors promise scalability and quicker construction timelines compared to traditional reactors, and can produce roughly one-third the power. Advancing this initiative aligns with the Czech Republic's goal to kill coal usage by 2033. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > Melinda Gates Boosts GivingTuesday With $1M Match 2 hours, 43 minutes ago GM Expands Recall to Include More Heavy-Duty Trucks 2 hours, 48 minutes ago 3 Killed, 5 Injured in Chicago House Party Shooting 2 hours, 52 minutes ago After 37 Years, Actor Leaves Neighbours Amidst Cancer Battle 9 hours, 43 minutes ago Philadelphia Celebrates Rocky Balboa With Action-Packed RockyFest 10 hours, 13 minutes ago Randy Moss Reveals Health Battle, Seeks Support 10 hours, 43 minutes ago Belgian Court Rules Colonial Actions Were Crimes Against Humanity 11 hours, 13 minutes ago Hawaii Crime Boss Michael Miske Dies Before Sentencing Dec 2, 2024 5:03 PM CST Puppy's Ashes Returned to Pilot's Family After Crash Dec 2, 2024 4:57 PM CST BBC Faces Scrutiny Over Gregg Wallace Allegations Dec 2, 2024 12:09 PM CST ICC President Condemns US and Russia Threats Dec 2, 2024 12:06 PM CST West Virginia Parts Ways With Football Coach Neal Brown Dec 1, 2024 8:46 PM CST Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Has Died Dec 1, 2024 8:44 PM CST Report an error