Nuclear power in Turkey for low carbon economy and energy security: a socioeconomic analysis
Abstract
Nuclear energy is a proven solution with a long and well-established track record. Nuclear reactors are the low-carbon backbone of electricity systems, operating in the background, day in and day out, often out of sight and out of mind. Capable of generating immense amounts of clean power, they are the silent giants upon which we rely daily. In Turkey building up a nuclear power plant has always been a hot topic for discussion at least for 40 years. They raise three main advantages including cheap electricity, low carbon dioxide and reliability, and two disadvantages, including issues of nuclear waste and the risk of accident. This study aims to explore citizens’ perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plants (NPPs) through semi-structured interviews with people local to the Akkuyu region. In this paper we will examine the pros and cons of having nuclear power plants in Turkey mostly in terms of economic aspects considering economic and social costs as well as economic gains. In addition we will look at Turkey’s nuclear energy policies. We will also mention about environmental effects debates of the NPPs in the country.
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