There are no fundamental technical barriers that would prevent the development of a first commercial nuclear power plant in Estonia, a pre-feasibility site study has shown.
The study was carried out between December 2025 and April 2026 and provided input for the national planning process and the related environmental assessment.
The work focused on key technical areas including construction logistics, site layout, reactor building foundations and construction organisation.
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