Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the potential integration and implications of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into Colombia's energy matrix, set against the backdrop of the global energy transition and the urgent need to address climate change. Focusing on the technical and tech...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Online |
| Language: | eng |
| Published: |
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
2024
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/17066 |
| _version_ | 1801706105213026304 |
|---|---|
| author | Galeano, David-Andrés Muñoz , Jhon-Alexander |
| author_facet | Galeano, David-Andrés Muñoz , Jhon-Alexander |
| author_sort | Galeano, David-Andrés |
| collection | OJS |
| description | This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the potential integration and implications of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into Colombia's energy matrix, set against the backdrop of the global energy transition and the urgent need to address climate change. Focusing on the technical and technological aspects of nuclear energy, particularly SMRs, the study explores the advantages of nuclear power in terms of constant generation capacity and minimal carbon emissions, while also addressing public perception challenges and radioactive waste management. It delves into Colombia's current energy landscape, dominated by hydroelectric and thermal power, and highlights the need for diversification and resilience in the face of climatic and geopolitical challenges. The potential of SMRs in Colombia is scrutinized, considering their operational costs, environmental impact, and role in non-interconnected zones. Additionally, the article examines Colombia's historical and future trajectory in nuclear energy, emphasizing the importance of a robust regulatory framework, sustainable mining practices, public education, and awareness. The study concludes with strategic recommendations for Colombia, advocating for continuous training, international cooperation, exploration of economic opportunities, and investment in renewable energies alongside nuclear power to ensure a sustainable and diversified energy future. |
| format | Online |
| id | oai:oai.revistas.uptc.edu.co:article-17066 |
| institution | Revista Facultad de Ingeniería |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2024 |
| publisher | Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia |
| record_format | ojs |
| spelling | oai:oai.revistas.uptc.edu.co:article-170662024-06-03T02:19:09Z Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition Energía nuclear: piedra angular de la transición energética sostenible de Colombia Galeano, David-Andrés Muñoz , Jhon-Alexander energy transition environmental impact of nuclear power levelized cost of energy nuclear energy radioactive waste management Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) sustainability costo nivelado de energía energía nuclear gestión de residuos radiactivos impacto ambiental de la energía nuclear pequeños reactores modulares sostenibilidad transición energética This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the potential integration and implications of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into Colombia's energy matrix, set against the backdrop of the global energy transition and the urgent need to address climate change. Focusing on the technical and technological aspects of nuclear energy, particularly SMRs, the study explores the advantages of nuclear power in terms of constant generation capacity and minimal carbon emissions, while also addressing public perception challenges and radioactive waste management. It delves into Colombia's current energy landscape, dominated by hydroelectric and thermal power, and highlights the need for diversification and resilience in the face of climatic and geopolitical challenges. The potential of SMRs in Colombia is scrutinized, considering their operational costs, environmental impact, and role in non-interconnected zones. Additionally, the article examines Colombia's historical and future trajectory in nuclear energy, emphasizing the importance of a robust regulatory framework, sustainable mining practices, public education, and awareness. The study concludes with strategic recommendations for Colombia, advocating for continuous training, international cooperation, exploration of economic opportunities, and investment in renewable energies alongside nuclear power to ensure a sustainable and diversified energy future. Este artículo presenta un análisis integral de la posible integración y las implicaciones de los Pequeños Reactores Modulares (SMR por sus siglas en inglés) en la matriz energética de Colombia, en el contexto de la transición energética global y la urgente necesidad de abordar el cambio climático. Centrándose en los aspectos técnicos y tecnológicos de la energía nuclear, en particular los SMR, este estudio explora las ventajas de la energía nuclear en términos de capacidad de generación constante y emisiones mínimas de carbono, al tiempo que aborda los desafíos de la percepción pública y la gestión de desechos radiactivos; Además, profundiza en el panorama energético actual de Colombia, dominado por la energía hidroeléctrica y térmica, destacando la necesidad de diversificación y resiliencia frente a los desafíos climáticos y geopolíticos. Se analiza el potencial de las SMR en Colombia, considerando sus costos operativos, impacto ambiental y papel en zonas no interconectadas. Además, el artículo examina la trayectoria histórica y futura de Colombia en energía nuclear, enfatizando la importancia de un marco regulatorio sólido, prácticas mineras sustentables y educación y concientización públicas. El estudio concluye con recomendaciones estratégicas para Colombia, abogando por la capacitación continua, la cooperación internacional, la exploración de oportunidades económicas y la inversión en energías renovables junto con la energía nuclear para asegurar un futuro energético sostenible y diversificado. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 2024-06-02 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/17066 10.19053/uptc.01211129.v33.n68.2024.17066 Revista Facultad de Ingeniería; Vol. 33 No. 68 (2024): April-June 2024 (Continuous Publication); e17066 Revista Facultad de Ingeniería; Vol. 33 Núm. 68 (2024): Abril-Junio 2024 (Publicación Continua); e17066 2357-5328 0121-1129 eng https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/17066/14130 Copyright (c) 2024 David-Andrés Galeano, Jhon-Alexander Muñoz http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | energy transition environmental impact of nuclear power levelized cost of energy nuclear energy radioactive waste management Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) sustainability costo nivelado de energía energía nuclear gestión de residuos radiactivos impacto ambiental de la energía nuclear pequeños reactores modulares sostenibilidad transición energética Galeano, David-Andrés Muñoz , Jhon-Alexander Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition |
| title | Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition |
| title_alt | Energía nuclear: piedra angular de la transición energética sostenible de Colombia |
| title_full | Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition |
| title_fullStr | Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition |
| title_short | Nuclear Energy: A Keystone in Colombia's Sustainable Energy Transition |
| title_sort | nuclear energy a keystone in colombia s sustainable energy transition |
| topic | energy transition environmental impact of nuclear power levelized cost of energy nuclear energy radioactive waste management Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) sustainability costo nivelado de energía energía nuclear gestión de residuos radiactivos impacto ambiental de la energía nuclear pequeños reactores modulares sostenibilidad transición energética |
| topic_facet | energy transition environmental impact of nuclear power levelized cost of energy nuclear energy radioactive waste management Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) sustainability costo nivelado de energía energía nuclear gestión de residuos radiactivos impacto ambiental de la energía nuclear pequeños reactores modulares sostenibilidad transición energética |
| url | https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/17066 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT galeanodavidandres nuclearenergyakeystoneincolombiassustainableenergytransition AT munozjhonalexander nuclearenergyakeystoneincolombiassustainableenergytransition AT galeanodavidandres energianuclearpiedraangulardelatransicionenergeticasostenibledecolombia AT munozjhonalexander energianuclearpiedraangulardelatransicionenergeticasostenibledecolombia |
