The total operating capacity of Ukraine’s commercial nuclear fleet has fallen to an historic low as another unit, South Ukraine-3, was halted for emergency repairs on the evening of 14 May, according to Andriy Gerus, head of the National Energy and Utilities Regulation Commission.
“The total operating capacity of nuclear units fell to 6,780 MW, which accounts for under 49% of nuclear power plants’ total installed capacity,” he said on social media. “This is a new historical minimum. This has never happened in Ukraine’s history.”
Mr Gerus said that one month ago, nuclear capacity stood at 9,150 MW.
“The total operating capacity of nuclear units fell to 6,780 MW, which accounts for under 49% of nuclear power plants’ total installed capacity,” he said on social media. “This is a new historical minimum. This has never happened in Ukraine’s history.”
Mr Gerus said that one month ago, nuclear capacity stood at 9,150 MW.
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