MINSK, March 25. /TASS/. The Belarusian nuclear power plant (NPP) has generated more than 27 bln kWh of electricity since it became part of the national energy system, providing more than 28% of the country’s total energy output, Energy Minister of Belarus Viktor Karankevich said at the Atomexpo international forum in Sochi.
In 2023, total electricity consumption in the country climbed to a record 41.1 bln kWh
“Since the first power generating unit was included in the united energy system, the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant has generated a total of over 27 bln kWh of electric power, making it possible to substitute over 7 bln cubic meters of natural gas. Belarus has completely rejected electricity imports and acquired a source of affordable and eco-friendly energy, and the demand for it is growing,” the minister said, cited by the ministerial press service.
In 2023, total electricity consumption in the country climbed to a record 41.1 bln kWh. The Belarusian NPP provided 28.5% of this volume.
The first power generating unit of the plant went live in June 2021 and a second one was commissioned last fall.
Source: Tass