EIRES EnergyDays: Fusion in NL by 2052? Time to initiate a social debate!
19 september 2024
12:30 uur
- 17:00 uur
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Organized by
Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES) of TU/e
Introduction
Although it may seem odd and far-fetched, the developments in nuclear fusion require us to discuss, society-wide, how we deal with this technology. Governments (US, China, Germany, UK) are stepping up in their ambitions and startups worldwide attracted over 7bn’s of funding. How promising is fusion power now? How should we think about large projects and the future energy system? What socio-economical aspects come into play? These are aspects we want to discuss interactively, with speakers and audience.
PROGRAM
12h30 - 13h00
Walk-in with coffee and tea
13h00 - 13h15
Word of welcome and introduction
EIRES & Eindhoven University of Technology
13h15 - 13h40
What is nuclear fusion and how is the fusion world developing now?
Prof. Roger Jaspers | Eindhoven University of Technology
13h40 - 14h05
Systems Engineering for Nuclear Fusion, from components to reactors and beyond
Dr. Torben Beernaert | DIFFER
14h05 – 14h30
Modelling of the electricity grid and the potential role for nuclear fusion
Emiel van Druten | Eindhoven University of Technology
14h30 - 14530
Break
14h50 - 15h15
Governing nuclear technologies: lessons from radioactive waste management
Marleen Schuijer | MSc Affiliation: Rathenau Instituut
15h15 - 15h40
Confusion on nuclear fusion
Pallas Agterberg | Challenge Officer at Alliander
15h40 - 16h35
Panel session, interactive discussion
16h35 - 17h00
Drinks
For more information and registration go to the event page (registration is mandatory).