Poland expects to have the first nuclear plant by 2030

According to Minister of Energy Krzysztof Tchórzewski, Poland can build its first nuclear power plant by 2030. “If we make now a decision on building a power block, then it would be operational by some 2030, the minister said in an interview with wnp.pl. According to Tchórzewski, the 1,200 MW block would cost PLN 24 billion, which is more than double than the cost of a coal power plant with similar capacity, but cheaper than an off-shore wind farm. The nuclear plant could improve Poland's power mix, allowing Poland to meet EU requirements concerning average emissions, the minister indicated.