Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 15, Doosan Škoda Power has secured a major contract described by ČEZ as the most significant for the Czech Republic’s nuclear power plants since their commissioning. The company won a public tender to supply new generators for the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant. While the exact value has not been disclosed, it is reported to be several billion Czech Koruna, with CZK 1 billion equivalent to about USD 48 million.

The turbine-generator sets, weighing more than 2,000 tons and reaching a total length of 65 meters, are connected to one high-pressure and three low-pressure turbine sections. They currently provide the grid with a nominal 1,086 MW of electricity.

Daniel Beneš, Chairman and CEO of ČEZ Group, said: "Since the commissioning of our nuclear units, we have managed to increase their output by a total of 500 MWe. That’s a massive amount of electricity, comparable to a large coal-fired power plant - but without added emissions, land use, or other negative impacts. By replacing the generators at Temelín, we are continuing in this process."

The existing turbine-generator sets at Temelín were originally supplied by Škoda Plzeň, now part of Doosan Škoda Power. After years of service, they are nearing the end of their operational life. The new equipment is expected to ensure higher efficiency and align with the plan to extend the units’ lifespan.

Doosan Škoda Power, headquartered in Plzeň, supplies turbine-generator systems worldwide and operates under Doosan Enerbility, a South Korean group. Seungwoo Sohn, CEO of Power Service Business Group of Doosan Enerbility, said: "We are building on our long-standing cooperation in turbine delivery and service support for Temelín. But it’s important to note that we succeeded against other global manufacturers, which confirms both our position as one of the world’s leaders in delivering power plant equipment and the strong standing of our Czech company."

The Czech Republic currently operates four VVER-440 units at the Dukovany nuclear site and two VVER-1000 units at Temelín, which began operation in 2000 and 2002. The goal is for these units to function for 60 years. Nuclear power accounts for 34% of the country’s electricity generation. Alongside maintenance and modernization of existing plants, the Czech Republic is planning new gigawatt-scale units at Dukovany and up to 3 GW of small modular reactor capacity in the future.

This project highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance nuclear energy infrastructure in the country, ensuring stable electricity supply and preparing for long-term energy demand.