Bringing Nuclear Energy to Greece

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Our Deep Dive for Greece

As the global push for clean, secure energy accelerates, nuclear power is re-emerging as a key solution. Our latest research examines how SMRs and advanced technologies could reshape energy systems—and what this means for Greece’s energy security, economy, and strategic role.

Discover the opportunity nuclear energy presents for Greece.

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Nuclear Energy in Shipping

As the shipping industry decarbonizes, nuclear propulsion is emerging as a viable zero-emission solution, with major countries and companies already investing.

For Greece, a global shipping leader, understanding this shift is critical—explore our latest insights on its impact and opportunities.

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Proposal Overview

Since 2023, Deon Policy Institute has been actively assessing how nuclear energy could be integrated into Greece’s future — both in the national energy mix through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and in maritime shipping as a zero-emission solution.

Deon has been actively advancing the effort of bringing nuclear energy to Greece through its five-pillar approach:

  • Awareness

  • Policy & Technical Studies

  • Legal & Regulatory Framework

  • Funding & Financing

  • Economic Impact Assessment & Workforce Preparation

Proposal Impact

On March 10, 2026, at the International Conference on Nuclear Energy in Paris, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that Greece will formally explore the role of nuclear energy in its power generation mix.

The announcement marks a significant shift in Greek energy policy — and a direct reflection of years of sustained public engagement. Over the past two years, Deon Policy Institute has been at the center of this discussion, bringing advanced nuclear technologies into the national conversation through television, radio, print, and digital media.

Project Contributors

Georgios Laskaris

Nuclear Physicist, President of Deon Policy Institute

Theo J. Mertzimekis

Associate Professor, University of Athens

Konstantina Mergia

Research Director at the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”

Georgios Palkanoglou

Postdoctoral Researcher at TRIUMF

Antonios Mylonakis

Principal nuclear engineer, Methods at Westinghouse Electric Company

Athanasios Platias

Professor of Strategy at the University of Piraeus

Dimitris Killinger

Development Engineer at DTU Energy

Nikolaos Zachariou

Researcher and Lecturer at the University of York with a focus on Nuclear Hadron Physics

Miltos Alamaniotis

Associate Professor and GreenStar Endowed Fellow in Energy, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ioannis Kourasis

Nuclear Engineer at Core Power

Related Articles

The Promise of Nuclear Part II: Tethering Greece to Terra Firma

by Alex Alexakis

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are gaining attention as a game-changer in clean energy. They offer a reliable, low-cost way to reduce emissions while providing steady power alongside renewables. With their advanced safety features and faster deployment, SMRs are an attractive option for countries like Greece to boost energy security. Building public confidence and raising awareness of their benefits will be key to unlocking their potential.

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