ČEZ to invest more in Temelín modernisation this year

Czech energy group ČEZ will invest CZK 3.8 billion (about €156 million) this year in the modernisation of the Temelín nuclear power plant, about CZK 700 million more than last year. The plant will complete its transition to a longer fuel cycle, extend the use of artificial intelligence and modern inspection methods, and continue upgrading its control system. Temelín will undergo two planned outages and hire around 100 new staff this year. Work is also continuing on the new control system supplied by Westinghouse, with full modernisation scheduled to be completed by 2029.