Public event on the use of a small nuclear reactor in district heat production
City of Kuopio is organising a public event on the use of small nuclear reactors in district heat production. Experts from Kuopio Energia, VTT Technology Research Centre, Steady Energy and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) will open the discussion and answer questions.
The event will take place on Thursday 5 September 2024 at 17-19.30 at the Council House Valtuustotalo (valtuustosali Council Hall), Suokatu 42.
The aim of the event is to show the residents what small nuclear reactors are and how they can be used in district heat production. The event will also cover licensing, control and land use planning as part of the design of small nuclear reactors.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the topic with the experts involved. Coffee will be served. Welcome to join us!
Programme of the event
Opening of the event
Annika Korhonen, City of Kuopio, Head of Land Use Planning
Status, motivation and alternatives for small nuclear reactor options
CEO Esa Lindholm, Kuopion Energia
Benefits and opportunities of LRD district heating reactor
Lauri Muranen, Communications and Public Relations Director, Steady Energy
Waste management of small nuclear reactors
Paula Keto, Specialist Researcher, VTT
A small nuclear power plant close to residential areas – how does STUK monitor safety?
Senior Expert Minna Tuomainen, STUK- Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
Planning and participation
Planning Engineer Roope Ruhanen, City of Kuopio
The experts’ presentations will be recorded. The recording will be available for viewing on the City of Kuopio website during the autumn.
