Energy21 Initiative Promotes Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future
The Energy21 Initiative Holds Third Meeting, Focuses on Nuclear Energy
The Energy21 Initiative recently convened for its third meeting, with nuclear energy taking center stage in discussions among prominent public, scientific, and economic experts. In his opening remarks, Professor László Palkovics, the initiator of Energy21 (E21), emphasized that nuclear energy remains the key to a green future.
E21 members adopted several proposals in relation to the Professor’s speech. The primary recommendation emphasizes that meeting the Paris climate targets is contingent upon the inclusion of nuclear energy, with safety taking precedence over all other considerations in its use. Ensuring safe operation involves transferring knowledge to all sectors of society, providing credible information, and maintaining a broad education, training, and research base.
In their third recommendation, they suggest that the domestic application of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology should be considered in the light of a careful and thorough combination of regulatory, economic, and social aspects. The members of the Energy21 Initiative also acknowledged the importance of domestic research in assisting with the processing and disposal of nuclear waste and recommend that all means be used to support the continuation of this research.
The Energy21 Initiative was launched at the end of 2023 with the participation of public, academic, and economic experts to help Hungary’s green transition. E21 has launched various scientific, professional, and civil events, including a national green energy roadshow, to raise awareness, promote, and foster the green transition.
In related news, Smart Meters are being hailed as a tool to contribute to the country’s optimal energy consumption, as these devices monitor consumption patterns and provide tailored recommendations for changes.
These developments reveal a commitment to advancing green energy practices in Hungary and highlight the country’s focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
