Janne Wallenius is Professor of Reactor Physics at KTH - Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. He holds a PhD in quantum chemistry from Uppsala University. His research interests are transmutation of nuclear waste, subcritical core design, nuclear fuel development and modelling of radiation damage....Read More

Nuclear power; the feared and unloved energy source, which proved so controversial during the second half of the 20th century, is back.

Well, more accurately, it never went away, but as we look towards solutions to the energy crisis that are sustainable, long-lasting and reduce carbon emissions, nuclear power is back on the agenda. It’s supporters contend that nuclear power fulfils all the criteria as an viable alternative to fossil fuels and in this month’s Comment Visions we talk with one expert who believes it has a key role to play in meeting the planet’s energy demands.

Professor Janne Wallenius is a reactor physicist at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. In this eye-opening interview he talks about the advances made in the technology around nuclear power, both in terms of the safety of the plants themselves and new techniques for storing used fuel.

Could nuclear power provide 40% of the planet’s electricity needs in the future? Professor Wallenius believes that this is not only possible, but inevitable and desirable as it would reduce our dependence on oil using existing technology. Watch the interview now for a new view of nuclear.

Monday: 05:15, 07:45, 15:45
Tuesday: 22:45*, 03:15
Wednesday: 11:15, 14:15, 18:45
Thursday: 05:15, 15:15, 17:45, 19:45
Friday: 11:45, 17:15, 04:15
Saturday: 09:15, 15:45, 18:45
Sunday: 09:15, 13:45, 23:15

*Starts Tuesday 22:45, all times CET.

Only broadcast in the first week of each month.