Can Ukraine abandon nuclear energy? Yes we can
Publisher: CEE Bankwatch Network
Volume: 4 pages, pdf
Description:
Ukraine’s potential to improve energy efficiency and develop renewable energy sources (RES) is significant enough to allow Ukraine to gradually reduce its dependency on nuclear energy. The energy intensity of Ukraine’s economy is among the highest in the world, two and a half times higher than the OECD country average, meaning that vast opportunities for improvements can lead to a significant decrease in its demand for energy, including electricity demand. Focusing on the efficiency of energy use and on the development of local, low-carbon energy sources would bring Ukraine a number of benefits in the longer term, including: decreased nuclear risks and spent nuclear fuel costs, increased energy security, economic benefits, improved quality of the environment and living standards.