Current State of The Bulgarian Energy Industry and the Strategic Role of Nuclear Energy Cover Image

Актуално състояние на българската енергетика и стратегическата роля на ядрената енергия
Current State of The Bulgarian Energy Industry and the Strategic Role of Nuclear Energy

Author(s): Ivan Hinovski
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: NPP; nuclear project; nuclear technology; development options; requirements to the nuclear investment projects
Summary/Abstract: It is presented the actual status of the generation structure of Bulgarian power industry with accent to the contribution of nuclear energy to keep the security and sustainability of the national electrical grid operation, as well as its advantages proposing one of the best economically viable option for investments in this branch. Two of the most discussable investment projects for new nuclear builds are discussed. Different scenarios and variants for future development of this industry are considered including the new conditions and circumstances giving impact and determining the future of these projects. Internal and external factors creating posi tive economical and political conditions for the development of these technologies are reviewed. An algorithm of actions and management decisions for successful implementation of new nuclear builds in order to maintain the key role of this branch for the energy security is proposed. It is proposed in the tender documentation to be included few principal requirements to the equipment suppliers, as well as clear and grounded binding engagements.