Tracing the Challenges of the Energy Transition

The energy transition is a primary goal of our time. The expected cost of achieving this goal and the corresponding impacts are the cause of increasing disputes, particularly in the Western world. Concerns about the progress of the energy transformation are reflected at the European level in the recurring National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of each country, which have very ambitious goals but provide little to no information on critical parameters such as resource availability, technological steps, supply chain capabilities, capital and the actual time required for this transformation. Decarbonizing the economy using only renewable energy sources, namely, solar and wind, is extremely difficult to achieve without the massive storage of electrical energy in batteries. In today's geopolitical and economic landscape, the development of nuclear energy in Europe can be a complementary solution to mitigate the difficulties that Europe's electrical systems will face in the future. It should be seriously considered as an energy source that will support natural gas in strengthening the transition in the coming decades. It is emphasized that for batteries and SMRs, there is still no comprehensive European regulatory framework for operations and environmental protection that will contribute to their integration into the energy transition (article in Greek).

Authors: Dr. Yannis Bassias and Dr. Yannis Kampouris

https://www.energia.gr/article/225590/anihneyontas-tis-proklhseis-ths-energeiakhs-metavashs-