Small, but Oho: Mini atomic power plants-the future of energy supply?

Small, but Oho: Mini atomic power plants-the future of energy supply?

Saporischschja, Ukraine - Nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance and is a hotly discussed topic, especially in the EU, where countries such as Italy, Hungary and Poland drive their plans for new nuclear power plants. According to Krone , large corporations such as Microsoft and Google focus on the construction of mini atomic power plants, which are intended to generate more electricity with less fuel. However, experts like Greenpeace warn of the risks of this technology, which, according to Fukushima's Super-Gau, has brought back into public light. There are concerns about the security and final storage of radioactive waste.

challenges and opportunities of the new reactors

The development of innovative fourth generation reactors, as addressed in nuclearforum , could master the current challenges of nuclear energy. These reactors are characterized by higher security, resource conservation and lower waste quantities. However, their marketable introduction is only expected in the 2030s. In the current context, the risks, especially in geopolitical tensions, such as in the Ukraine conflict, where the largest nuclear power plant in Europe is under constant danger.

While the operators of nuclear power plants claim that nuclear power can be a low -emission solution to combat climate change, critics see the dangers associated with this high risk technology. Security aspects and the need for sustainable energy sources will be decisive in the coming years. The implementation of these new reactor technologies, which should also promote flexibility, could also offer answers to global energy needs and reduce pressure on existing resource systems.