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Russia to start construction of world’s largest fast reactor in 2026, connect it to grid in 2032

Russia to start construction of world’s largest fast reactor in 2026, connect it to grid in 2032

Chennai, April 21, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation Rosatom is planning to set up a series of 1,200 MW (BN-1200) fast breeding reactors and the first one is expected to be connected to the grid in 2032, senior officials said. Once the BN-1200 reactors start functioning without an itch, Russia will offer the technology to other countries, they added. According to them, Rosatom is hopeful of getting the BN-1200 design approval from the regulators next year and start construction in 2026 as part of the Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) located in the Zarechny town. “The BN-1200 reactor will be…
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