This thesis addresses the possibility of gradually replacing the coal-fired units of the Šoštanj Thermal Power Plant with small modular reactors (SMRs). The analysis includes a comparison of various reactor technologies and an assessment of their suitability for integration into the existing infrastructure. Special emphasis is placed on the BWRX-300 reactor, which has proven to be the most suitable option due to its technological maturity, geopolitical acceptability, and alignment with the needs of the Slovenian electricity system. The thesis also discusses challenges related to operational flexibility, the potential use of energy storage, and the preservation of existing infrastructure capacities.
|
