Nano Nuclear Energy's Breakthrough in Microreactor Technology | Future of Clean Power

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 For the full transcript and interact, head to the Energy News Beat Substack or Website.