Africa is in dire need of practical, viable and implementable solutions that will make use of the abundant resources available for a new energy future. In this edition of “Tam Tam Express” I explore nuclear energy to light up the African continent with the CEO of Nuclear Africa, Dr Kelvin Kemm. I ask: How should the energy challenge in Africa be addressed as the demand for electricity increases? As the price of electricity goes up, is Nuclear the answer and the cheapest form of electricity? Was there a decline in nuclear after Fukushima? How important is nuclear for the BRICS nations? South Africa declared a while ago that nuclear power will form a significant portion of South Africa’s future energy mix and it aims to build six new nuclear power plants by 2030. Why are Rosatom’s VVER and Westinghouse AP1000 reactors suitable for South Africa? Tune in for more!
