Ep 160: Eben Mulder, X Energy

In this episode, we discuss...

• The role of the Atomic Energy Corporation in South Africa’s nuclear development
• System challenges of dramatically scaling nuclear technology
• Innovative nuclear solutions to service the vast population differences in South Africa
• Germany’s role in educating and supporting South Africa’s pebble-bed nuclear reactor
• Groundbreaking postgraduate nuclear programs Mulder founded at North-West University
• X Energy’s mission to commercially establish pebble-bed reactor technology and spread it throughout the world
• Challenges of obtaining clientele and licensing for new nuclear technology
• Evolution of the pebble-bed nuclear reactor and the energy potential it can bring to the U.S. electrical grid