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Serbia’s energy strategy: Nuclear power and hydrogen production on the horizon

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The Draft Strategy for the Energy System of Serbia until 2040, with projections extending to 2050, suggests a potential shift from coal-based thermal power to nuclear energy. This strategy envisions Serbia’s first nuclear power plant potentially operational before 2050. The draft envisions nuclear power taking over the role of existing coal-fired thermal capacities, addressing key development goals such as decarbonization and enhancing the competitiveness of the energy sector.

The strategy, available for review on the Ministry of Energy’s website, highlights that a previous plan considered nuclear energy’s role in Serbia’s energy mix, with a conservative estimate for a nuclear plant’s commissioning in 2045. Despite this, Serbia currently lacks the scientific and engineering expertise, educational programs, and regulatory framework needed for nuclear power development. The draft acknowledges these challenges but also outlines potential benefits and risks.

Additionally, the draft strategy anticipates the construction of a demonstration plant for hydrogen production by 2030. This plant would focus on “green” hydrogen, produced from renewable energy sources, with applications expected in transport, industrial processes, and the production of ammonia, methanol, and other key materials.

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