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North Macedonia and Slovenia have entered into a strategic collaboration with the United States and the United Kingdom to explore the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs), signifying a significant shift in the region's energy dynamics. BalkanEngineer.com learned this information from Balkangreennews.com.
Slovenia and North Macedonia have joined the group of European countries either working on or interested in small modular reactor (SMR) installation projects.
Slovenia's inclusion in Project Phoenix, a coal-to-nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) conversion program led by the U.S. State Department, underscores its commitment to transition from coal-fired to nuclear power. Through technical advice and consultancy services provided by US engineering firm Sargent & Lundy, Slovenia aims to address the complexities of integrating SMR alongside its plans to expand the Krško nuclear power plant.
In North Macedonia, negotiations with the US and UK signal the country's ambitions to enter the SMR technology field in line with its decarbonisation efforts. Potential benefits of this step include long-term electricity price predictability and significant investment, estimated at around €2 billion.
The exploration of SMR systems reflects the strategic drive of the Western Balkan countries towards cleaner and more efficient energy solutions in the region. With joint efforts underway, North Macedonia and Slovenia are poised to embark on the path towards SMR technology, shaping a more sustainable energy future.
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