This statement was given by the Deputy Minister of Energy

, Mikhail Mikhodyuk,

to BelTA.

The first trial connection to the network is planned for March-April.

Then tests will be conducted.

"After we reach 100% capacity and carry out all the necessary tests, there will still be a stage of experimental and industrial exploitation.

And the finale of everything will be the signing of the commissioning act.

The introduction is expected in the second half of the year," said Mikhail Mikhadyuk.

The first power unit of the Bel NPP was put into industrial operation on June 10, 2021.