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Director of the 'Vinča' Institute: Serbia could get its first nuclear power plant by 2040
Serbia could get its first nuclear power plant by 2040, which would ensure energy sovereignty and cleaner air, stated today the Director of the Institute of Nuclear Sciences 'Vinča', Slavko Dimović.
TL;DR
- Serbia aims to have its first nuclear power plant by 2040, ensuring energy sovereignty and cleaner air.
- Nuclear energy is seen as crucial for transitioning away from fossil fuels, particularly coal.
- Alternative energy sources like wind and solar cannot meet more than 30% of energy needs due to variability.
- Serbia needs at least two conventional nuclear reactors, totaling 2.4 gigawatts, to cover its energy deficit and export electricity.
- Public has no reason to worry about potential nuclear facility attacks in the Middle East due to distance.
- Small modular reactors are currently in research phases but may be commercially available by 2040.