Nuclear energy in Greece

Although Greece has established the Greek Atomic Energy Commission (Greek: Ελληνική Επιτροπή Ατομικής Ενέργειας, ΕΕΑΕ), a decision has been made not to implement a nuclear power program to generate electricity.

There is one operational nuclear research reactor in the Demokritos Research Institute and one sub-critical assembly.^[1] The country believes that due to its small size and frequent earthquakes in the region, nuclear power would not provide many benefits.^[2] Greece did receive electricity produced by nuclear power from Bulgaria in the past. However, with the shutdown of two Bulgarian reactors in 2006, these imports are almost non-existent.^[3]

External links

• Greek Atomic Energy Commission (Greek)

References

1. "Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Nuclear Activities. Greece" (PDF). Nuclear legislation in OECD countries. OECD/NEA. 2007. ISSN 1727-3854. Retrieved 2007-07-14.
2. Lekakis, George (2007-04-03). "Greece rules out nuclear power". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
3. "Nuclear Power in Bulgaria". World Nuclear Association. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-06-20.