The new nuclear power plant units which fulfill every requirements of the Nuclear Safety Code, belong to the so-called 3+ gen, and are „Fukushima-proof” and modern will be built in Paks – told minister János Süli at the external session of the Committee of Hungary’s Ethnicities on Tuesday. Before the session, the committee members visited the Paks Nuclear Power Plant where they received firsthand information regarding its activity and details of the long-term investment in nuclear power plant capacity.The visitors can gain information about nuclear energy, the currently operating 4 power plant units of the Paks NPP and the establishment of the 2 new Paks NPP units via interactive displays. The interested can gain info regarding the results of the project so far, the significance of the investment, and its social, economic and environmental effects. The guests can see photos of the milestones and events of the Paks II. project. They can also gain knowledge about the 3+ gen. VVER-1200 power plant units among others via short films, and they can have a virtual tour in a nuclear power plant, which is similar to the one designed for Paks. A new event of the exhibit is an augmented reality app, which can be used with a smart phone or the provided tablets to have a virtual flight around the two VVER-1200 units. The visitors can check their knowledge following the exhibit.

János Süli talked about – among other things – that the Paks II. project already has more than 300 licenses. The issue of the environmental and site licenses were based on thorough analyzes. The current task is the completion of the establishment license which proves the technical compliance. Regarding this the minister without portfolio responsible for the design, construction and installation of the two new nuclear power plant units of Paks said, they have an agreement with the Russian Party who is already constructing 47 units worldwide, to employ professionals with EU practice in order to naturalize the design resources and permissions.
Besides providing information – as in the case before – fun and relaxation will also have an important role. A new program is the so-called „Answer hunter”: every day a new question regarding Paks II. or nuclear energy awaits the festival-goers. Those who know the correct answer – which can be found somewhere in the exhibition – will receive a prize. Twister is also a new game, which will be unique thanks to the questions connected to the nuclear exhibit – prizes can be won here as well. Via the so-called „energy-generating bicycle” anyone can experience how much energy you need to operate a simple household device. Our Energy Island will also stand this year as well, next to the truck, where anyone can charge their mobile phone, play with wheel of fortune or scratch cards. Relaxation is made possible via beanbags and hammocks.

The minister said the share of the domestic suppliers mentioned in the contract is of utmost importance. He emphasized that besides retraining and professional training, they also support the preparation of domestic enterprises.

János Süli also covered the effects of the previous weeks’ weather on the European electricity market. He pointed that the domestic electricity consumption is growing year by year, there isn’t enough national capacity to cover it. He thinks the share of import this year can reach 35%, which is a significant supply security risk. That is why it’s important the amount of electricity produced in the nuclear power plant is provided in the long run.

István Lenkei, CEO of Paks II. Nuclear Power Plant Ltd., answering the questions, said that the technical and financial conditions of the project are ensured.

Imre Ritter, chairman of the committee said during his closing remarks, that despite every savings endeavours, the electricity demand is going to grow, the supply cannot be met without the Paks II. investment.