The Russian-built Belarusian-2 nuclear power plant has been connected to Belarus’ power grid and has started producing electricity, Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom said.
Integration with the grid took place on 13 May at 40% of full power to confirm the readiness of all systems and equipment to generate electricity.
Rosatom said that in the coming days, operators will increase the reactor power to 50% and carry out a series of dynamic tests to verify that the thermal performance of the main equipment of the reactor and turbine compartments meet the design values.
After testing is complete work will proceed towards full commissioning of the plant, which is scheduled for autumn of this year.