Nuclear power in Lithuania has a notable history, primarily centered around the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, which significantly impacted the country’s energy landscape. Here are some key points: ### Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant 1. **Location and Operation**: The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant is located in northeastern Lithuania, near the town of Visaginas. The plant operated two RBMK reactors, similar to those used in the Chernobyl plant.
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, Lithuania has one significant nuclear power facility, the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP). Here's a brief overview of it: ### Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) - **Location**: Near the town of Visaginas in eastern Lithuania.
The 2008 Lithuanian nuclear power referendum was a national vote held on October 12, 2008, in Lithuania. The purpose of the referendum was to determine whether the country should proceed with the construction of a new nuclear power plant, known as the Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant, to replace the energy production capacity lost after the closure of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in 2009, in compliance with European Union (EU) requirements.
The 2012 Lithuanian nuclear power referendum was a public vote held on October 14, 2012, alongside the parliamentary elections. The referendum aimed to decide the fate of a proposed new nuclear power plant, which was planned to be built near the existing Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, located in the northeastern part of the country.
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