Nuclear cogeneration to enable net zero
About
Renewables will play an important role in reaching net zero at an affordable cost, but they have two important problems. One is wind and solar power are variable on both short and long timescales, which requires expensive energy storage. The other is that they are focussed on electricity when much of our energy use is heat or is delivered while moving. Certainly, there will be a move towards more electrification, but we need to keep an open mind on how fossil fuels are replaced in industry. The talk will explore how nuclear power can provide both heat and electricity flexibly, lowering the cost of supporting the grid when renewables are scarce, making use of renewables when there is a surplus and at the same time opening new solutions for carbon-emissions-free industry.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
30 Jan 2026
2:00pm - 3:43pm
Organiser
- London Local Network
Registration information
If you wish to attend this lecture, please book a place on the IET website.
During the booking process you will have the opportunity to pre-book an optional lunch at Savoy Place. The cost for a two-course meal with wine is £25.
Reservations for lunch can be made up to 11pm on the Monday prior to the event (subject to availability).
Speakers
Juan Matthews
Visiting Professor - Dalton Nuclear Institute
Juan Matthews is a Visiting Professor in Nuclear Energy Technology at the Dalton Nuclear Institute, Juan started as a theoretical physicist at Harwell, carrying out and managing research on nuclear safety and advanced reactor systems. He later set up and managed activities across Asia for AEA Technology, before working on international business and innovation in the nuclear and energy sectors
Reasons to attend
To discover the opportunities and applications of the next generation of nuclear power generation.
Programme
This lecture is preceded by an optional lunch, which is served at 12.00, providing an opportunity to network with colleagues prior to the lecture.
14:00 – The lecture starts promptly at 14:00
14:45 approximately – Questions and discussion
15:30 - Networking time in the Faraday Centre.