Singapore has a strong reputation as a regional innovator and the construction industry is no exception.
The podcast highlights the critical and growing need for energy sources that are not only clean but also dispatchable – meaning they can be turned on or off, or ramped up and down, to meet real-time demand, a key challenge for grid stability in the energy transition.. 2.Innovations in Advanced Nuclear Technology:.
The episode unpacks the significant advancements within the advanced nuclear sector, particularly focusing on innovations like enhanced passive safety features and the development of modular reactor designs that offer greater flexibility and scalability for future energy grids.. 3.The Broader Role of Nuclear in Decarbonisation:.The discussion positions advanced nuclear energy as an essential, large-scale contributor to global decarbonisation efforts, crucial for moving away from fossil fuels and achieving net-zero targets alongside other renewable energy sources.. 4.
Overcoming Perceptions and Market Challenges for New Energy Solutions:.The conversation touches upon the sector-wide hurdles for emerging energy technologies, including public perception, regulatory frameworks, and market integration, illustrating the complex environment in which innovative solutions like those at Aalo Atomics must operate.. 5.
Integrating New Technologies into the Energy Transition:.
The episode explores how advanced technologies, exemplified by the work in the nuclear sector, can be integrated into the wider energy ecosystem to create a more resilient, sustainable, and diversified power infrastructure for the future.. Watch Navigating the Energy Debate: Challenges and Solutions with Martin Wood, Adrian La Porta and John Dyson.Click the 'play button' above to watch the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.Although it is difficult to clearly articulate an agreed definition of social value, Samuel and Hatleskog have posited five key overlapping dimensions:.
jobs and apprenticeships.wellbeing generated by design.
learning developed through construction.designing with the community.
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