Adrian Weckler
Is Ireland looking at nuclear energy? Why do we need it? And how safe is it?
Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy and Action Committee at the Irish Academy of Engineering, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show.
Ireland should “commence preparation” for nuclear energy planning and consider constructing small nuclear reactors to provide for energy security, the Irish Academy of Engineering has recommended.
Small nuclear reactors, also known as small modular reactors (SMRs), which are currently being rolled out or planned in Estonia, Britain, the US and Canada, and are already operational in Abu Dhabi, Russia and China, typically produce around a third of the energy of a larger nuclear facility.
Nuclear power generation is currently prohibited here under Irish legislation, although connecting to nuclear power in other countries is allowed.
You can listen to the full episode here, on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.