In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, to discuss the exciting advancements in microreactor technology. James shares insights on Nano Nuclear's upcoming projects in the U.S. and Canada, including the development of the first commercial microreactor. They also explore the impact of regulatory changes, the growing demand for clean, reliable energy from tech and military sectors, and the future of nuclear power in addressing the U.S.'s energy challenges. Stay tuned for updates on their groundbreaking work in the nuclear industry.

They have the potential to change the entire nuclear game. Their new complete designs include dramatic changes to ocean shipping and microgrids. This is huge, and has the potential to lower costs for AI data centers and businesses looking to put electrical generation behind the meter.

You will want to check out the Nano Nuclear site to look at their new updates: https://nanonuclearenergy.com/

Connect with James on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjohnwalker1/

Highlights of the Podcast 

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - James Walker’s Introduction

02:09 - Nano Nuclear Energy's Exciting Developments

02:50 - Timeline for Nano Nuclear Projects

03:03 - Deployment Speed of Microreactors

04:05 - Regulatory Process and Industry Shifts

05:03 - The Impact of New Regulations

06:00 - Reactor Size and Deployment

07:23 - U.S. Grid Challenges and Nuclear Power's Role

09:25 - AI and Nuclear Collaboration

10:23 - Military Demand for Nuclear Power

12:37 - Nano Nuclear Energy’s Growth and Industry Partnerships

13:09 - The Future of Nuclear Power

14:05 - Growth and Job Creation in the Nuclear Industry

16:17 - Nuclear's Future and Challenges

19:13 - The Public Perception of Nuclear

20:34 - Molten Salt and Triso Fuels

22:07 - Nano Nuclear’s Upcoming Developments

23:12 - Conclusion and Future Updates

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