Fermi Energia
Fermi Energia is a company based in Estonia.
Does cooling water from a nuclear power plant have a negative impact on the water regime?
“The water used for cooling is taken from the sea, not groundwater. The water returns to the sea from the plant about 10 degrees warmer and this is the main environmental impact of the plant.”
View in the company profileIs the radiation background in the area rising?
“No. The radiation around the station is the same as normal natural background radiation.”
View in the company profileWhat is the emergency planning zone and what is the radiation risk in the event of an accident?
“There is no need for significant containment or evacuation zones around the plant, as the planned reactors will use less nuclear fuel and more effective safety measures than conventional nuclear plants. In the event of an accident, the radiation levels outside the plant site would also remain within safe levels for humans.”
View in the company profileAre house prices falling?
“International experience shows that not. The developer has proposed to legislate that half of the fee for nuclear power generation should be paid to the local authority and half to households close to the plant (e.g. 2 km), as is the case today for wind power generation.”
View in the company profileWhat benefits will the region get?
“The nuclear power plant will boost the region's economy. Direct and indirect jobs, investment in infrastructure, orders for local businesses will be created.”
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