Show notes:
00:39 Paul's background and diverse roles in the nuclear industry
06:51 The MicroNuclear reactor battery design
16:18 Attempting to gain traction in the industry as a small startup; the benefits of downscaling nuclear reactors from the 1,000 MWe designs
25:00 The science of remaining fail-safe in a station blackout scenario
27:34 The timeline for commercializing the MicroNuclear designs; potential applications
33:05 The unfortunate facts about the current energy climate
39:42 How can we change regulations to encourage more innovation?
46:11 Paul's advice for young professionals in energy
Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-marotta-p-e-phd-bcee-04b05012/
MicroNuclear LLC: https://micronucleartech.com/