Development of works on the utilization of atomic energy in the republic of Belorus

The transition from centralized distribution to a free market in fuel-energy resources on the territory of the former Soviet Union is causing prices to increase up to worldwide levels. In the Republic of Belorus, where only 12% of the total consumption is covered by its own resources, this will lead to a sharp increase in the cost of production in almost all sectors of the economy and it will increase the dependence of the republic on the political and economic conditions in the exporting countries. Moreover, the electricity deficit at peak loads is 40% (1.7 million kW). These factors, as well as the increase in the ecological strain in almost all regions of the republic, including as a result of contamination of the environment by products of combustion of fossil fuels, make it necessary to develop alternative measures to restrict the dependence of the economy of Belorus on the importation of resources and lowering the ecological action of power plants; on the environment, man, and objects of man's economic activity. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that in the period up to 2010 heat and power plants with a total capacity of 1.23 million kW will have to be removed from operation because of obsolescence