French reactors for Dukovany?

Discover what we should know about the French nuclear programme and what the Czech Republic should be careful of before building a new reactor. Explore the risks of extending reactor lifetimes and the potential of renewable energy sources.

• What are the weaknesses of French EDF, which is bidding for the Dukovany construction contract?
• What should we look out for in the Czech Republic before building a new reactor?
• What are the risks of extending the lifetime of reactors, and what problems do ageing reactors cause?
• What part of nuclear energy can be reliably replaced by renewable energy sources?
• What can we expect in the field of small modular reactors?
• What is the experience with new reactor construction elsewhere in Europe?

WHEN: June 19, 2024 | 5 PM

WHERE: Langhans centre, Vodičkova 707/37, Praha 1
LANGUAGE: Czech-English (interpretation provided)
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Lz42cKL2DUA8gfzQ8

GUESTS

● Yves Marignac
Our questions will be answered by Yves Marignac, a French nuclear energy expert and senior advisor of the négaWatt institute dealing with energy transformation in France and Europe.
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to talk about nuclear energy and its risks with an expert from a country that is betting on it and has to face the challenges that arise from it. There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation.

● Edvard Sequences
The current situation regarding the tender for the construction of a new block at the Dukovany nuclear power plant will be presented by Edvard Sequens, energy expert from Calla - Association for the Protection of the Environment.

● Klára Pleskačová
The event will be hosted by Klára Pleskačová, coordinator of the ecology program at Heinrich Böll Stiftung Prague.

CONCLUSION
After the formal part, we invite you to continue the discussions over refreshments.