SMRs and AI: Powering Europe's energy security?

Last week, the UK Prime Minister was the latest leader in Europe to announce his commitment to nuclear energy production by announcing plans to build "a fleet" of small modular reactors (SMRs). The UK's announcement followed similar plans elsewhere in Europe over the last year.

Why are we seeing the focus shift from larger nuclear plants to small modular reactors?

In this episode, Richard speaks to Rolls Royce to understand the tech behind SMRs, the role they can play in reduce dependance on fossil fuels, and why they could prove to be an economically viable option for Europe's rollout of nuclear energy. 

Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News
Contributor: Chris Eales - France Editor, Montel News

Guest: Sophie Macfarlane-Smith - Head of Customer Engagement, Rolls Royce SMR

Editor: Bled Maliqi
Producer: Sarah Knowles