Nuclear energy has been added to the list of zero-emission technologies. This is what MEPs decided on the draft regulation aimed at supporting zero-emission sectors in the EU.
Nuclear energy is to be recognized by the EU as a green technology
It is true that the vote will not change the situation of the nuclear industry overnight, which is largely regulated at the national level, but marks an important political and symbolic victory for the nuclear sector – French media comment on the EP’s position.
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I am glad that we have managed to categorize nuclear energy at the same level as renewable energy – in net zero technologies. All of these sources of energy production are essential to decarbonizing our economy – said French MEP Christophe Grudler.
Now the EP’s position will be the subject of further negotiations with the member states. They must take a position on the inclusion of nuclear energy in key energy transformation sectors, alongside: solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and heat pumps.
Success of Poland and other countries
The initial draft regulation for zero-emission industries (presented on March 16) already mentioned nuclear energy as a means of decarbonizing the economy. To was the first victory for France and several other EU countries, including the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland, which rely on this technology – reminds the AFP agency.
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2023-11-21 20:01:34
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