Power units 3 and 4 of the Khmelnitsky NPP, after commissioning, will give the lowest price of electricity in Ukraine,

The project for completing the third and fourth power units of the Khmelnitsky NPP is one of the most profitable for Ukraine. It will not only provide the country with cheap electricity, but will also use existing resources faster and more economically than building new nuclear power plants.

Energy expert Sergei Lyamets stated this in his post on social networks.

According to Lyamts, greenfield nuclear power is considered one of the most expensive options in the world due to its high capital intensity. For example, Base Overnight Costs (BOC) for the construction of a new nuclear power plant reach $6000-$8000 per 1 kW of power, which significantly exceeds similar costs for solar, wind or gas stations.

However, the unique situation in Ukraine is that the readiness of KhNPP-3 is 75-80%, and this significantly reduces costs. In addition, Ukraine can…