Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear power plant unit has finally been granted a charging permit
On Friday 26 March, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) gave permission to charge and fuel the Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear power plant unit in Eurajoki, Southwest Finland. By issuing a charging permit, the STUK verifies that the reactor has met safety requirements.
“The most important thing in the use of nuclear power is to take care of the safety of the plant. Safety is not compromised at any stage during the construction and commissioning process of nuclear power units. As the licensee of the TVO plant, it is responsible for its safety, and STUK's task as an authority is to supervise this,” commented the Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.
In a press release, the Finnish government reported that the operation of OL3 is considered to begin with its first refuelling. Following this, it will gradually become connected to the country’s electricity grid. The regular commercial operation of the unit is expected to start in February 2022.
The OL3 unit is projected to significantly reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Lintilä explained this, saying: “We need a lot more clean and secure electricity when the domestic industry becomes electrified. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority’s charging permit for the Olkiluoto 3 unit is a step towards large-scale clean energy production, which will reduce Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated several million tonnes.”
In addition to this, the OL3 will become the largest nuclear reactor in Europe. With an electricity generation capacity of 1,600 megawatts, it is also expected to be the largest in the Nordic and Baltic electricity markets.
The construction of the reactor began in 2005 and it was expected to be completed by 2009. However, due to numerous delays caused by faulty components and safety tests, this date was pushed back. Now, the nuclear power plant unit has finally been granted its charging permit and it is expected to produce approximately 14% of Finland’s electricity.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital