Post-communist states invest in nuclear power despite high costs, while renewables expand rapidly across Europe.
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Several post-communist states, including Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria, are planning to invest billions in new nuclear power plants despite existing problems. These countries have formed a nuclear alliance led by France to promote nuclear energy. For example, Romania plans to acquire two new conventional reactors and repair old ones with an estimated investment of twelve billion euros. Poland intends to purchase reactors from Westinghouse for a new plant, aiming for operation around 2035. Bulgaria is buying two large AP1000 reactors from Westinghouse and Korean Hyundai Engineering and Construction for the Kozloduj plant, costing sixteen billion euros. While these nations view nuclear energy as a path to a climate-neutral EU, industry data suggests the sector is declining due to high costs and long construction times, with renewable sources expanding significantly in Europe. Experts argue that achieving stable, clean, and affordable energy in countries like the Czech Republic requires focusing on energy savings, flexibility, and rapidly developing renewables, particularly wind power, which offers both economic benefits and enhanced energy security. Countries like Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria are actively pursuing significant offshore wind energy projects to complement their energy strategies.
