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ČEZ power plants saved 67 million cubic meters of surface water last year, reducing the usage of the valuable liquid by more than 14% y/y
In recent years, ČEZ has repeatedly achieved major savings of the valuable liquid. Last year, it reduced its consumption of surface water in its nuclear power plants by nearly 7% and in its traditional power plants by 16.5%.
21. 3. 2021
Power engineers use smart solutions to retain water in the region
The new infiltration basins at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant should contribute to the restoration of the ground water level in the locale in upcoming years. The power plant has completed its first, near the new parking lot. Another infiltration basin will be created during the construction of a new administrative building. In addition to retaining water in the countryside, power engineers also focus on cost savings, in particular in the form of treatment and new technologies.
11. 3. 2021
A major milestone of the new power plant at Dukovany
Elektrárna Dukovany II, a. s., a ČEZ Group company, received a permit from the State Office for Nuclear Safety today to deploy a new nuclear power plant at Dukovany. It is one of the most important preparatory steps before commencing the construction project and selecting a contractor. The preparation and elaboration of documentation for the licence proceedings took five years and comprised more than 200 expert studies and analyses. The key materials are available to the public.
9. 3. 2021
Making electricity for a small town from drain water, to save over 1,500 tonnes of CO2
Last year, the Kořensko hydro power plant made enough electricity to supply a small town. Its turbine is propelled by the water which the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant returns to the Vltava River. Last year, the Kořensko small hydro power plant generated 2,101 MWh, saving emissions of more than 1,500 tonnes of CO2.