The document discusses whether Bulgaria should focus on nuclear power as its main future energy source. It notes that global energy demand is increasing and many countries rely heavily on nuclear power. In Bulgaria, nuclear power currently supplies 11,000 gigawatt hours annually and the country relies on imports for 46.6% of its energy needs. Nuclear power has advantages like producing large amounts of energy using small amounts of fuel and having very low carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, nuclear power also produces radioactive waste that must be safely stored. The document concludes that nuclear energy could be a good option for Bulgaria's energy future.
5. The International Attitude: Source: IAEA, n.d. Country: Number of NNPs: Percentage of the total demand: France 59 80% USA 103 19% Japan 55 + 1 under construction 30%
7. The Bulgarian Case (2): Source: Ministry of Economy and Energy, 2008 A Number of Working reactors: Population i n millions: Gross consumption w ithin the country In thousands: Produced energy in Bulgaria in thousands: Coefficient of energy dependency in percentage: 2 7,68 20 637 11 011 46,60 % Note: The estimation was made in 2006
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