The question is not whether we need nuclear power, but how to use it better for the country’s future growth.
Slovakia has a historic opportunity to turn its strong position in nuclear energy into a competitive advantage. Stable and low-carbon nuclear power can significantly support the development of electromobility, digitalization, and the data economy, according to the quarterly report of the analytical platform EXPORT ANALYTICA.
“The question is not whether we need nuclear power, but how to use it better for future growth. Nuclear energy in Slovakia has technical expertise, government support, and backing from international partners. The key issue, however, will be whether we can use it to strengthen the economy where it makes the most sense – in future technologies,” said Peter Blaškovitš, co-founder of the platform.
In the context of globally growing demand for electricity and the expansion of digitalization and data centers, stable low-carbon energy could play an important role in boosting the country’s competitiveness. Thanks to its high share of nuclear energy, Slovakia ranks among the leading countries in low-carbon sources. Beyond the clean export of electricity, which generates hundreds of millions of euros annually, there is also an opportunity to expand the use of domestic nuclear energy in areas with higher added value.
Analysts also pointed out possible risks, such as high costs, geopolitical dependence, or the slow introduction of innovations, which could endanger this opportunity.
Author: Peter Blaškovitš for Trend.sk
