en.Wedoany.com Reported - Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow predicts that Poland's first small modular reactor (SMR), developed by his company Synthos and partner Orlen SA, will be put into operation by the end of 2030. The project adopts GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's BWRX-300 technology, which is expected to position Poland as a leader in SMR deployment in Europe.

The plan is a joint venture between Synthos Green Energy (owned by Michał Sołowow) and the state-owned Orlen SA. The cooperation aims to deploy multiple BWRX-300 units in Poland, helping the country move away from its dependence on coal. While the Polish government's large-scale nuclear energy program targets completion by 2033, this private-sector-led small modular reactor project aims for completion by 2030.

Poland is actively advancing its energy transition, striving to reduce its reliance on coal. Over the past few years, coal-fired power generation has accounted for 74% of Poland's total electricity output, and the country plans to reduce this proportion to 56% or lower by 2030. In terms of market trends, small modular reactors are seen as "first-of-a-kind" projects in Europe, offering cost reduction advantages compared to traditional large-scale nuclear power plants.

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