PUBLIC ASPECT

Impact on national economy

Today it is difficult to state clearly, whether Polish industry is able to manufacture high quality elements of nuclear power plant. The issue largely depends on contract conditions and offset options. If the agreement does not provide suitable technology, hi-tech elements will be produced outside Poland. [117]

In the first stage, large inflationary impulse in unavoidable. Costs are borne today, and first effects can be supposed after 20 years. Economic analysis omit this issue. Economists consider nuclear power plants only in relation to cost of electricity generation (but with significant underestimation and without taking into consideration surrounding needs) and dioxide emission avoidance. [71]

Introducing nuclear industry in Poland can be dangerous for sustainable development of the economy. Very high capital cost will cause that it will be one of the most important branch of the economy. Other interesting options of investment will be rejected. Development of energy crops agriculture or devices of distributed energy sources will be blocked. Investments in innovative forms of energy generation will be suspended as well. [71]

Nuclear power plant probably will provide profits mainly for foreign industry. In Poland, only local communities will gain a profits just as Kleszczów community, that has gained profits from the Belchatów lignite mine and power plant. [71]

Overall increase in Polish GDP is possible. Improved somehow energy security should have positive influence on GDP. Nevertheless the economy is significantly conditioned and any long term predictions are very difficult. [117]

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