Nuclear Facilities in Czech Republic
The main operator of energetic nuclear reactors in Czech Republic is ČEZ, a.s., who operates nuclear power plants in Dukovany and Temelín sites. Both Dukovany and Temelín NPP are constructed according to Russian projects as VVER type. Dukovany NPP operates 4 VVER 440 units providing 2000 MW electrical power. First unit was started operation in 1985. Temelín NPP is equipped by 2 VVER 1000 units providing 2200 MW electrical power. Both units started commercial operation by the end of 2004 (commissioning begun in 2000).
Within Dukovany NPP area there are located two more nuclear facilities operated by ČEZ, a.s.: Interim spent fuel storage facility (ISFSF) and Spent fuel storage facility (SFSF). Temelín NPP area includes separated Fresh fuel storage part and a Spent fuel storage facility (SFSF). All spent fuel produced in both NPPs is stored in specially constructed and approved packages (CASTOR type).
Two research reactors LVR-15 a LR-0 operated in Řež (CV Řež s. r. o.) and educational reactor VR-1 in Nuclear Faculty of ČVUT (FJFI ČVUT) are supervised as nuclear facilities. Higher level waste storage facility is located in the area of ÚJV Řež, a. s.
Radioactive waste disposal facilities (ÚRAO) are operated by state established organization Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (SÚRAO). ÚRAO Dukovany is used for radioactive waste from both Czech NPP. ÚRAO Richard near by city of Litoměřice is used for disposal of institutional radioactive waste. Recently reconstructed facility for examination of transport packages is operated at this site as well. Last operating facility, ÚRAO Bratrství in Jáchymov, is used for disposal of radioactive waste contaminated by natural radionuclides.
Detailed information on nuclear facilities are provided by their operators using web sites:
ČEZ, a.s. : NPP DUKOVANY and TEMELÍN