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Ten reasons for Paks II.
1.
Capacity maintenance
The two new Paks NPP units will maintain the nuclear power generation in the long run.
2.
Energy independence
We cannot rely on foreign power plants for our national security of supply.
3.
Security of supply
Electricity is always needed: night and day, winter and summer.
4.
Growing electricity demand
The national electricity consumption will rise about 1% per year.
5.
Competitiveness
Cheap electricity is of key importance.
6.
Fixed price
The fixed price means the amount of 12,5 bn EUR of the investment won’t be higher.
7.
Storable fuel
Nuclear fuel can be stored safely, in a small space in huge amounts, and can be bought from several sources.
8.
Energy sovereignty
The nuclear power plants contribute to the affordable price of domestic electricity significantly.
9.
Climate friendly
Nuclear power plants cannot be ignored in the fight against climate change.
10.
Nuclear safety
The new Paks units will be of the safest, generation 3+ technology.
