The Olkiluoto-2 nuclear power plant in Finland will return to full power output of 890 MW after a period of reduced-power operation at 735 MW to minimise risks associated with damage to the generator rotor.
Plant owner and operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) said the power increase was scheduled to begin on Monday 14 April at 01:00 local time and the unit is expected to reach full power on Saturday 19 April 2025.
The damage to the generator rotor was discovered in September 2024, leading to a shutdown of electricity production and disconnection from the national grid.
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