small nuclear power, modular reactors,
Small nuclear power - evidence session
3 July 2014
The Energy and Climate Change Committee will take evidence on Small Nuclear Power on Tuesday 8 July 2014 in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House.
Witnesses
Panel 1, at 9.30am:
- Mr Bill Fox, Chief Executive, Generation mPower LLC
- Thomas Mundy, Vice President – Program Office, NuScale Power LLC
- Dr Eric Loewen, Chief Consulting Engineer, Ge-Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Panel 2, at 10.30am:
- Dr Fiona Rayment, Director, Fuel Cycle Solutions, National Nuclear Laboratory
- Dame Sue Ion, Chair, Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board
Timings are approximate.
Purpose of session
The session will explore a range of issues, including:
- The potential role of small nuclear power in the UK
- Economic viability of small modular reactors
- Challenges - including regulatory issues, safety and security