Ep. 55 - Geoffrey Rothwell, Economics of Nuclear Power

Ep. 55 - Geoffrey Rothwell, Economics of Nuclear Power

In this episode, we discuss...

  • A deep dive into the economics of nuclear power.

  • The evolution of the uranium enrichment industry and the processes involved.

  • Causes behind significant fluctuations in the value of uranium throughout history.

  • The enrichment capabilities of different countries.

  • Separative work units and how they apply to enrichment processes.

  • The necessity for negative bidding in the nuclear industry.

  • A look at Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison's respective impacts on the electric and nuclear industries.

  • An explanation for the multiple definitions of SMR (Small Modular Reactors).

  • The grave pitfalls of market-driven approaches to energy and their impact on climate.

  • Historical symptoms of climate change including the receding glaciers.

  • Approaches we can adopt to decrease energy's cost of capital.

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