First modular reactor in Czechia set for Temelín as ČEZ concludes key agreement

Representatives of energy group ČEZ have concluded a contract for preparatory work with UK company Rolls-Royce SMR on the development of small modular reactors. The agreement is intended to establish the investment model and financing for the projects. The first modular reactor in Czechia is expected to be built at Temelín. One is expected to be built in the UK before that. In future, the cooperation could also lead to the development of further projects. The state also signed a memorandum with ČEZ today on cooperation in the development of modular reactors in the Czech Republic. They are intended to operate alongside large nuclear units, gas-fired power plants and renewable energy sources.

The agreements were signed at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Attendees included representatives of ČEZ and Rolls-Royce, Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček (ANO), UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle, South Bohemian Region Governor Martin Kuba (Our Czechia), and British Ambassador Matt Field.