Angra 1: Brazil's First Nuclear Power Plant Ensures Operation Until 2044 With BRL 3.2 Billion Investment From Eletronuclear!

Angra 1: Brazil’s First Nuclear Power Plant Ensures Operation Until 2044 With BRL 3.2 Billion Investment From Eletronuclear!

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 22/11/2024 at 12:01

Angra 1 obtém licença para operar por mais 20 anos; investimento será de R$ 3,2 bi (Imagem: Reprodução)

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Renewal Reinforces Eletronuclear’s Commitment to Nuclear Energy in Brazil and Projects Modernization of the Plant by 2044.

Eletronuclear secured, this Thursday (21), the renewal of the operating license for the Angra 1 plant for another 20 years. With this, Brazil’s first nuclear plant can operate until December 2044. The decision was formalized by the National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) and marks an important step in extending the lifespan of one of the largest energy generation projects in the country.

The renewal will be accompanied by a robust investment of R$ 3.2 billion, to be made between 2023 and 2027. The financial contribution includes four annual installments of approximately R$ 720 million until 2026 and R$ 320 million in the last year. This resource will be directed towards the complete modernization of the plant, an essential step to ensure its efficiency and safety.

Modernization and Achievements of Eletronuclear

The process to expand the operation of Angra 1 began in 2019 when Eletronuclear officially requested the renewal. Since then, the company has dedicated an exclusive technical group to meet regulatory requirements and make significant improvements. This renewal is considered a milestone in the strategic projects of Eletronuclear, which also prioritizes the resumption of construction of the Angra 3 plant.

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Angra 1: Legacy and Efficiency

In commercial operation since 1985, Angra 1 features a pressurized water reactor (PWR), the most common type in nuclear plants around the world. With a capacity of 640 megawatts, the plant can meet the consumption of a city of 2 million inhabitants, providing energy to the national electric system 24 hours a day.

Only in 2023, Angra 1 generated 4.78 million MWh, with an impressive load factor of 88.24% over the last five years. This indicator places the plant among the most efficient in the world, operating an average of 322 days per year at maximum capacity.

Although the plant was acquired from the American Westinghouse as a complete package without technology transfer, Eletronuclear has managed to develop its own expertise over the decades. Today, the company uses efficiency indicators superior to similar plants, in addition to continuously investing in technological modernization.

Energy for the Future

The renewal of the Angra 1 license and the planning for the coming years reinforce Eletronuclear’s role in strengthening the nuclear energy sector in Brazil. With robust investments and a strategic vision, the company paves the way for a more sustainable, efficient, and safe energy future.

Angra 1: Brazil’s First Nuclear Power Plant Ensures Operation Until 2044 With BRL 3.2 Billion Investment From Eletronuclear!

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Angra 1: Brazil’s First Nuclear Power Plant Ensures Operation Until 2044 With BRL 3.2 Billion Investment From Eletronuclear!

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