Thomas Jam Pedersen

Thomas Jam Pedersen, the Founder and CEO of Copenhagen Atomics, shares his insights on thorium-based nuclear reactors. He discusses the economic benefits of transitioning from uranium to thorium, emphasizing its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The conversation delves into the sustainable future of nuclear energy, innovative reactor designs, and strategies for mass production. Pedersen also addresses safety misconceptions and the financial dimensions of nuclear energy, including recent capital investments to support these groundbreaking technologies.

In this fascinating conversation, Thomas Jam Pedersen, Founder of Copenhagen Atomics and an expert in nuclear technology, discusses advanced nuclear reactor designs and their role in the energy transition. He highlights the challenges of fossil fuel reliance and critiques the feasibility of renewables. Pedersen explains the potential of small modular reactors and thorium fuel cycles, emphasizing their safety and efficiency. He also shares insights on the economics of advanced nuclear technologies and the upcoming innovation in reactors that could redefine our energy landscape.

Thomas Jam Pedersen, founder of Copenhagen Atomics, discusses the potential of thorium fission in the energy sector, emphasizing the benefits of molten salt-cooled thorium reactors over traditional uranium ones. The podcast explores the efficiency of waste management in thorium reactors, the vision for future energy production, and China's advancements in thorium fission technology, urging Western governments to catch up.