Ep 44: Yves Desbazeille, Foratom

In this episode, we discuss...

• Yves' start as a nuclear engineer at the Power Utility of France (EDF).

• How the perception of nuclear energy in France has changed over time.

• USEPR and developing the US version of a European pressurized reactor.

• How to make nuclear investment profitable in spite of low competition prices.

• The background behind and challenges of Hinkley Point C.

• The impact of the electricity market's volatility.

• Why Contract for Difference and economic modeling can help attract investors to the industry.

• The similarities and differences of the anti-nuclear movements in the US and Europe.

• FORATOM and its mission.

• Decision-making processes within the European Union and consequences of the Euratom Treat.

• The impact of Germany phasing out their nuclear power.

• What must be done to change the perception of the nuclear industry.

• What next generation technology looks like and what the future holds for the nuclear industry.