The power output of unit 3 at the Mochovce nuclear power plant in Slovakia has been increased from 75% to 90% as energy start-up tests continue, Slovenské elektrárne announced. The VVER-440 is expected to enter commercial operation in the coming months.

Slovenské elektrárne says that the energy start-up stage of Mochovce 3 has seen its power level increased to 75% - with the final trial run at 100% power for six days and nights now expected to take place between September and October.

Westinghouse Electric Company has signed memorandums of understanding with Slovakia's JAVYS on the potential deployment of its AP1000 reactors and AP300 small modular reactors in the country.

The Ministry of Economy and Slovenské elektrárne have signed a memorandum of cooperation with a range of partners in the energy field to support the development of small modular reactors in Slovakia, including applying for funding from the USA's Project Phoenix.

France's Framatome and Slovakia's Slovenské elektrárne have signed a memorandum of understanding on further developing their long-term relations, and will also work together on the development of a "100% European" nuclear fuel for VVER-440 pressurised water reactors.

Slovenské elektrárne says that Mochovce 3's energy start-up has now seen its output increased to 55% - with the final trial run at 100% power for six days and nights expected to take place in May and June.

The Slovak Republic is committed to the safe and effective management of radioactive waste and used fuel, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. The team commended Slovakia for its decommissioning activities while noting opportunities to enhance preparations for geological disposal.

Jadrová Energetická Spoločnosť Slovenska has submitted a request to the Slovak Nuclear Regulatory Authority for a siting permit for a new nuclear power plant near the existing Bohunice plant in Jaslovské Bohunice, a small village in the west of the Slovak Republic.

Slovenské elektrárne says that after successful start-up tests, and the launch of steam turbines over the weekend, the new unit 3 at the Mochovce nuclear power plant was connected to the grid for the first time at 20% of its nominal power at 10.57pm on 31 January.

The third unit at Slovakia's Mochovce nuclear power plant is moving onto the next phase of its commissioning after completing its physical start-up tests.

Slovenské elektrárne said unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant reached minimum controlled output on 22 October.

Slovenské elektrárne brought the first fuel assembly to unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant at 1.16am local time on Friday. The Slovakian company says the aim is for it to reach full power by the end of 2022.