El renacer nuclear alarga la vida de las centrales. Construirlas es otra historia
Numerosos países, especialmente asiáticos, reavivan proyectos atómicos en busca de precios estables e independencia energética, aunque los expertos advierten que no siempre se consigue
The Spanish government extended the operational lifespan of the Almaraz nuclear power plant on August 12th, in a move that defied its previous stance of advocating for nuclear plant closures. The decision was warranted by the global context, according to the Executive. Almaraz is part of a broader trend where nuclear energy has regained appeal.
Fluctuating renewable energy sources and the need for price stability and enhanced strategic autonomy have prompted numerous countries, particularly Asian ones, to revisit atomic projects that were once in decline since the early nineties. Each region starts from a vastly different position. Some nations already boast extensive nuclear parks, others have fossil fuel resources for energy provision, and others rely on external energy provision.
Whether to add or expand this resource as part of the electricity-generating technologies depends on the availability of alternative sources and a decarbonization objective, warn experts.
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