Energy security in Poland – transformation and role of nuclear energy

Authors

  • Piotr Betkowski Doctoral School of Social Sciences, University of Bialystok, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15290/eejtr.2022.06.02.06

Keywords:

energy security, nuclear energy, nuclear law

Abstract

Currently, Poland is facing the challenge of energy transformation towards a zero-emissional energy system. In this article author presents basic assumptions of Poland’s energy security system. Moreover, a particular focus is set on replacement of coal power plant, which are currently a fundament of Polish electricity production system. Therefore, in this article is examined a several aspects of transformation of national energy mix with analise of nuclear energy as a potentially significant part of future energy security fundament. This article also presents the possibilities of implementing various types of nuclear power facilities, as well as de lege lata and de lege ferenda postulates in the Polish nuclear law.

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Author Biography

  • Piotr Betkowski, Doctoral School of Social Sciences, University of Bialystok, Poland

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2023-01-31

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Energy security in Poland – transformation and role of nuclear energy. (2023). Eastern European Journal of Transnational Relations, 6(2), 71-79. https://doi.org/10.15290/eejtr.2022.06.02.06