Italy's Energy Strategy: Nuclear and Coal in Focus Amid Green Transition
Italy's energy mix is set to increasingly include nuclear energy, potentially covering 20% of demand by 2050. The Environment Minister anticipates a return to nuclear by 2035 with small reactors, while coal plants may be reactivated if gas prices rise significantly.
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The Italian government plans to integrate nuclear energy into its energy mix, aiming for it to meet 20% of the nation's energy needs by 2050, with a return to nuclear anticipated by 2035. The Environment Minister, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, noted that small reactors are currently being tested and could enhance energy production.
In light of the ongoing energy crisis, Italy may need to restart coal plants, particularly if gas prices exceed €70 per megawatt-hour. Currently, there are no major supply issues, and the government is not considering a return to Russian gas.
The recent energy bill extended Italy's exit from coal to 2038, impacting previously planned closures of coal plants. These developments highlight the balance between transitioning to green energy and maintaining energy security.
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