International Conference on Eurasian Economies
9-11 September 2015 – Kazan, RUSSIA
Paper detail
Paper ID : 1426
Status : Paper published
Language : Turkish
Topic : Natural Resources and Environment
Presenter: Asst. Prof. Dr. İsmail Güneş
Session : 4D Çevre ve Enerji
Is Nuclear Energy the Right Choice for Turkey?
Nükleer Enerji Türkiye İçin Doğru Bir Tercih mi?
- Asst. Prof. Dr. İsmail Güneş (Çukurova University, Türkiye)
Abstract
Developing countries need energy supply. Turkish economy is one of the most dynamic in the region. The consumption of electric power in the country is growing rapidly. But the price of electric energy in Turkey is one of the detrimental factors. Of all the neighboring countries, Turkey has one of the highest prices for electric energy. While some academicians and non-governmental organizations supported the Turkish government's plans for establishment of nuclear power plants in Turkey, some others opposed it. Due to increased energy demand, Turkey is continuing to explore the possibilities of introducing nuclear power. Gaining acceptance from local populations, however, may be problematic because nuclear power has a negative image and risk perceptions are complicated by a range of psychological and cultural factors. The main aim of this work is to investigate Turkey's nuclear preferences is it right. We will discusses the Akkuyu nuclear energy projects, market trends and analysis. In addition we will look at Turkey’s nuclear energy policies.
JEL codes: Q01, E00
Güneş, İsmail (2015). "Is Nuclear Energy the Right Choice for Turkey? " in Proceedings of International Conference of Eurasian Economies 2015, pp.645-653, Kazan, RUSSIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36880/C06.01426
