Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant - is one of the largest enterprises in Ukraine.Moreover, the scope of its activities - nuclear power is already calls for a responsible attitude and careful planning work.Awareness of the extent of this energy "monster" is starting to gradually deepening into the history of its creation and life.Just a little fact: while the station in the village that was located next to the city increased Neteshin built on extremely unfavorable soil.That, however, does not prevent him to successfully fulfill their function of providing many thousands of stations of life and their families.No wonder they say that the Khmelnitsky NPP - is the brightest star of nuclear energy in Ukraine.This title must be earned.
all began in 1971.Although, if you look a little deeper, and even somewhat earlier.The fact is that in those days, Soviet industry lacked electricity in the region.In addition, the role played and politics - the proximity to the border allowed to run the project on International Trade in electricity.However, towards the realization it was a major obstacle - the lack of suitable deposits of fossil fuels within walking distance, which could serve as raw material for production.The nearby hydroelectric power station were focused on other regions, have technical constraints for the possibility of additional generation and could not make up a huge demand for electricity.And the prospect of the transport of fuel from other parts of the country did not cause joy.Therefore, it was decided to build a nuclear power plant in the western part of Ukraine.
Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant - a vivid example of courage builders and feasibility of international cooperation.It was built a long ten years, the planned capacity - 4,000 MW, which were to generate four VVER-1000.
It began its construction with a small team of sixty people who had at his disposal one (!) Bulldozer, one (!) Excavator and a few cars.And that when she was given the task from scratch to build nuclear power plants and nuclear scientists to the city!Of course, in the coming years the construction has grown, as in the Soviet Union were able to plan and build facilities in a big way.Many took part in the process of construction workers from Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia.And it was based on conscience, we can say not so much for the money as the enthusiasm.However, all thing of the past.
now Khmelnitsky NPP is undergoing tremendous difficulties in properly maintaining the proper technical level.And this, in spite of the impressive figure of 9% - as it generates electricity in the total energy of the "pie" of Ukraine.Well, anything to conceal - Now all nuclear power plants in Ukraine are experiencing similar problems due to the strong attachment "Energoatom" in the Russian nuclear sector.
not inspire joy and recent reports from the authorities that the money for the completion or construction of the 3rd and 4th units there.
Nevertheless, it is desirable to look to the future with optimism.Perhaps the Khmelnytsky NPP and wait for a new period of prosperity.
