3 and 4 Khmelnitsky NPPs will give the lowest electricity price after commissioning, - expert - expert

The process of completion of the third and fourth units of Khmelnitsky NPP is one of the most favorable for Ukraine. It will not only provide the country with cheap electricity, but also use available resources faster and more economical than the construction of new nuclear power plants. This was stated by energy expert Sergey Lyamets in his post on social networks, UNIAN reports.

According to Lyatots, nuclear power "from scratch" is considered one of the most expensive options in the world because of high capital intensity. For example, Base overnight Costs (BOC) for the construction of a new nuclear power station is $ 6000- $ 8000 per 1 kW of capacity, which is much higher than the similar costs for solar, wind or gas stations. However, the uniqueness of the situation in Ukraine is that the KhPP-3 readiness is 75-80%, which significantly reduces costs.

In addition, Ukraine can get two VVER-1000 reactors from Bulgaria at a relatively small price. The total cost of completion is a record low for such a project. "To build a new NPP from scratch is at least $ 10-12 billion and more than 10 years of work. Instead, the completion of the KhPP-3 and KhPP-4 can be completed in 2. 5-3 years", and at times less money, "- The expert. Considering all the costs of the life cycle will also be extremely profitable for the country. But it cannot last forever.