A special economic zone in southwest Poland and Wroclaw-based energy efficiency specialist DB Energy have signed an agreement with US startup Last Energy for the potential construction of 10 small nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 200 MW.
The Legnica special economic zone said the agreement also covers energy offtake for a minimum of 25 years for the zone and its tenants. The zone is an industrial cluster established by the federal government in 1997.
A statement issued by the zone said the SMRs are intended to ensure a stable supply of emissions-free energy for investors in the zone, which covers about 1,040 hectares. “Potential investors are finding it increasingly difficult to access energy and gas in the quantities they need,” the statement said.
The Legnica special economic zone said the agreement also covers energy offtake for a minimum of 25 years for the zone and its tenants. The zone is an industrial cluster established by the federal government in 1997.
A statement issued by the zone said the SMRs are intended to ensure a stable supply of emissions-free energy for investors in the zone, which covers about 1,040 hectares. “Potential investors are finding it increasingly difficult to access energy and gas in the quantities they need,” the statement said.
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