Micro Nuclear Power Plants - The $100 Million Power Plant Revolution for Industrial Decarbonization

Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders. Are small nuclear reactors the key to solving our energy challenges? 🤔

In today's episode of BitBuilders, we had Michelle, VP of Strategy at Last Energy, sharing insights on micro modular nuclear power plants and their potential impact on clean energy.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ Why nuclear power is crucial for baseload energy and decarbonization

✅ How Last Energy is tackling cost and construction challenges

✅ The importance of modular design and standardization in nuclear projects

✅ Why Europe is a prime market for small nuclear reactors

Curious to learn more about the future of nuclear energy and its role in construction? Listen to the full episode on Spotify!

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00:02:07 Introduction to Last Energy and Michelle's Background

00:08:07 Challenges in Nuclear Energy Deployment

00:14:11 Market Dynamics and Customer Demand

00:19:54 Regulatory Environment and Project Development

00:25:58 Supply Chain Considerations in Nuclear Energy

00:38:09 Regulatory Framework and Supply Chain Benefits

00:45:23 Safety and Lifecycle Management in Nuclear

00:55:32 The Role of National Laboratories in Nuclear Development

01:02:33 Talent and Skills Development in Nuclear Energy