Second Belarusian nuclear power plant unit enters commercial operation

The second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant was put into commercial operation on 1st November. Together with the first unit the new nuclear power plant will provide about 40% of the country’s electricity needs. Rosatom stated that since the second unit was synchronized with the network in May, and brought to its design capacity in June, it has generated more than 2 TWh of electricity; and, according to contractual obligations, from this moment on, Rosatom assumes responsibility for the operability of the unit’s equipment during the warranty period.