PUBLIC LECTURE: Uranium and nuclear energy in WA: technical, security, economic, social points of view

World attitude to the use of civil nuclear powered electricity generation is changing toward a majority being in favour.

This is manifested in countries like Finland where the new European convoy has commenced and Sweden, UK, USA and many others are dusting off energy policies, reversing past restrictions and now positively promoting the building of new nuclear capacity.

Australia has three recognised electricity distribution grids: Eastern States (NEM), South West of WA (SWIS) and the Pilbara. Will the demand for growth in each of these grids be open to nuclear generation by the latter part of the 2020s?

The energy debate needs to start now. Past debates have been dominated by interpretations of technology but the way forward must include as much sociology as technology.

Dr Duncan believes Australia’s first reactor will be delivering electricity into the NEM grid by 2026.

What is the role of tertiary educational institutions in this much needed energy debate?

This lecture is presented by The Energy and Minerals Initiative and the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Western Australia.