System studies indicate that reliable, low-cost, and decarbonized power systems are likely to be a mix of weather dependent renewables, balancing technologies such as storage and demand response, and clean firm generators. However, the deployment of the last category is lagging due to governments mainly pursuing renewable content targets. This imbalance is likely to delay decarbonization as power systems will encounter a dispatchability gap and will be forced to retain fossil capacities.

This event discussed the importance of clean firm technologies, such as nuclear energy.

Featuring:

Adam Elman, Sustainability Director, Google

Diane Cameron, Head of the Nuclear Technology Development and Economics Division, Nuclear Energy Agency

Malwina Qvist, Director, Nuclear Energy Program

Moderated by Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General, World Nuclear Association