Olkiluoto 2 in trouble – The power has to be reduced until the end of 2027

The electrical output of Olkiluoto’s second reactor has had to be reduced in order to reduce the risk of failure. Electricity production will continue at a lower power until the end of 2027. The energy company informs about the matter The Power of Industry (TWO).

The reactor is currently operated at a power level of 735 megawatts, i.e. 155 megawatts underpowered from full power, which is 890 megawatts.

The reason for the lower power was that TVO did not have a spare generator rotor in stock.

This week the required part has arrived at the facility.

Despite the arrival of the spare part, limited production will continue until the plant receives a new, technically better rotor at the end of 2027.

Previously, TVO has announced that the lower power level will continue until the annual maintenance of 2027. The annual maintenance of Olkiluoto 2 in 2027 is planned to be carried out from around mid-April to early June.