Egypt’s orientation towards green development helps it emerge as a leader in the Middle East in building a green economy
On November 6 to 18, 2022, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-27) is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt hosting the World Climate Summit is a landmark event in the recent history of this country. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures taken by the Egyptian...
... established pursuant to the Order of August 2022 issued by Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Likhachev:
Both… But Can We Do Without the Emotions, Please. Towards a Discussion on Renewable Energy Sources and the Nuclear Energy Sector
In late July 2022, the minister of economy, trade and industry
sent a clear signal to Japan’s oil traders
, saying that Japan’s government does not call on companies to continue with their refusal to purchase Russian oil as ...
In order for the Russian and European 2030 climate targets to be achieved, nuclear energy will have to be included in the green transition
Ever since the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) entered into force in 1994, industrialized nations and developing economies have been striving to reduce and ...
... tender which, if successful, would result in a Russian bid to build a 160 billion Koruna (6,25 billion euros) power plant. The tender does not come as a surprise, as the State Energy Policy Update (SEPU) model as well as the National Action Plan (NAP) on nuclear energy have portrayed the significance of nuclear energy for the transition on the Czech Republic by contrast to other options available at the moment. However, the postponement raises several questions. Several months later, on September 16, ...
... the already existing power outages can only be expected to grow—and fears are in the air even for priority infrastructure such as hospitals. There is, hence, a need for energy investments that will be in line with the COP26 pledges at the same time. Nuclear energy presents itself as a great alternative, with Kazakhstan eyeing a chance of becoming a regional energy leader, but also renewable energy sources should be considered. In addition, contemplating on the heavy debt of the two nations, a financing ...
... despite the fact that prices are usually lower in summer as compared to the average level in winter.
As the Wind Blows…
Vladimir Likhachev:
Both… But Can We Do Without the Emotions, Please. Towards a Discussion on Renewable Energy Sources and the Nuclear Energy Sector
While the price of natural gas continues to rise, the nations of Northwest Europe have been facing another challenge—namely, the unpredictability of the wind. Countries like the UK, where up to a third of electricity can be generated ...
... represented only the second-largest low-carbon power source after hydroelectricity. With over 442 civilian fission reactors in the world (392 gigawatt), combined to 53 nuclear power reactors under construction (60 GW) and 98 reactors planned (103 GW), nuclear energy remains of interest, especially in the emerging economies.
While some argue nuclear production is a dangerous path, the main challenge, however, remains the sustainability of countries for maintaining and upgrading reactors.
At the time ...
... Europe and the United States. For instance, the Russian media actively criticizes the RES-based energy policies of the European Union and the United States for bringing about dire consequences in terms of energy supply (which is in fact not the case).
Nuclear energy is another butt of long-standing criticism. Public opinion in Western Europe demands that politicians abandon nuclear power in favour of renewable energy sources. This pressure has resulted in government and inter-governmental programmes ...
... electricity consumption, rapid enhancement of storage technologies, market innovations from supply to service provision, intelligence deployment of limited gas resources, and the fundamental restructuring of our built and transport environments.
As for nuclear energy, can it be used to help mitigate climate change? What are the problems associated with nuclear energy?
With mounting public concern and policy recognition over the speed and pace of the low carbon energy transition needed to mitigate climate ...
Policy Brief #26 / 2020
Policy Brief #26 / 2020
Africa is an ideal market for energy production. With a booming population, developing economies, a crucial need for energy security and international commitment to sustainability and green economies, this continent has all the characteristics of an attractive market for nuclear and renewable resources. The European Union and the Russian Federation are giants in the sphere of energy: not only do they develop and manufacture energy technologies and...
