Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

The Czech Republic plans to build two new reactors at its Dukovany plant to expand the country's nuclear energy capacity. South Korea’s KHNP has won the contract to construct the reactors which will each have an output of over 1,000 megawatts. The nuclear energy expansion, including an option for two more reactors, aims to double the country's output and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The Czech Republic, along with other European nations, is embracing nuclear energy as a sustainable option. The project, estimated to cost over $19 billion, has faced delays due to financing uncertainties. Despite public support, some opposition remains, particularly from neighboring Austria.