Atom should have preferences as renewable energy

Poland will actively work for the recognition by the European Union of nuclear energy on an equal footing with renewable energy sources, so that the atom is treated like photovoltaic panels and windmills – says the government’s Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Wojciech Wrochna.

Energy security and the common energy market are, according to the EU treaties, so-called shared competence, i.e. part of the decisions is taken at the community level, and part is given to the jurisdiction of individual states.

This has practical implications for many energy-related areas, but it is particularly noticeable with regard to nuclear energy.

In the Polish government strategy, atom is considered to be extremely important for development, a segment of the market guaranteeing stability of supply and low energy prices.

Nuclear power is capital intensive and requires a long time to implement investments. However, later for decades it is possible to provide cheap energy, which improves the competitiveness of the economy.

However, it is necessary to develop an appropriate energy mix for these solutions at the level of the EU Common Market.

Energy works efficiently when it operates continuously and delivers as efficiently and steadily as technical and technological considerations allow.

Meanwhile, the European energy market, which is shaped by EU law, clearly indicates that sources are recalled in the framework of sales auctions in such a way that renewable energy is first “called to work”.
The Atom must be treated on an equal footing with renewable energy sources

Renewable energy, very often, especially with increased new photovoltaic or wind capacity built, can lead to a reduction in the production of energy from the atom.

If we assume this, then almost every time the sun shines and the wind blows, it will eliminate the atom.

Such decisions made at the level of EU law need to answer the question: is such a definition of Energy Security good for us?

We must act now to restore pragmatism in decision-making and to ensure that the investments made are profitable. The case is so difficult because among the member states there are countries that are strongly against investment in Atomic Energy-says the government’s Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Wojciech Wrochna

European Commission recommends greater integration of EU energy markets

Is nuclear energy for us to have cheap and available energy, as well as secure supplies? If so, new regulatory arrangements should be prepared and implemented.

The recommendations of the new European Commission concern increased integration of energy systems and cooperation on investment in renewable energy sources. Res can provide a low energy price, at the stage is the generation, but whether they can not be the basis for stabilizing supply.

EU documents do not include nuclear energy, or to a very small extent. There is no answer to many of the challenges of future solutions.

The price of energy generated from panels and windmills must be increased by system costs. Today 50%. the prices in the Bills are fees and taxes which distorts the entire energy market.

A few weeks ago, we were faced with a situation where production from renewable sources in Germany and in several other countries was so low that in order to avoid shutdowns, it was necessary to import a large amount of energy produced from the atom in France.
Germany and Sweden in the absence of production from RES buy Polish energy to balance the market

Poland also experienced a situation where exports to Sweden and Germany were carried out, which affected the increase in prices on the domestic market. The principle is that electricity flows where it is most expensive.

The power market balancing in our country the supply of energy from various sources costs taxpayers several billion zlotys a year. However, in case of urgent needs, polish energy is also used by neighbouring countries that do not contribute to stabilisation efforts.

This, too, should be resolved and subject to mutual settlements. Negotiations on this issue must be started as soon as possible.

Security is at the heart of the EU’s wider energy solidarity strategy. It is time for pragmatism to become the dominant position on these issues.

Decarbonisation and the development of renewables should remain a priority, but it is time to redefine the role of the atom in the future mix.