EnergyDays 2024

Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Location: TU/e campus, Differ building, De Zaal 20 Eindhoven

Fusion in the Netherlands by 2052? Time to initiate a societal debate!

Although it may seem odd and far-fetched, the developments in nuclear fusion require us to discuss, society-wide, how we deal with this technology. Governments (US, China, Germany, UK) are stepping up in their ambitions and startups worldwide attracted over 7bn’s of funding. How promising is fusion power now? How should we think about large projects and the future energy system? What socio-economical aspects come into play? These are aspects we want to discuss interactively, with speakers and audience.
 

Program

12h30 - 13h00                  
Walk-in with coffee and tea

13h00 - 13h10      
Word of welcome and introduction
EIRES

13h10 - 13h50             
What is nuclear fusion and how is the fusion world developing now?
Prof. Roger Jaspers | Eindhoven University of Technology

13h50 - 14h30    
Systems Engineering for Nuclear Fusion, from components to reactors and beyond
Dr. Torben Beernaert | DIFFER

14h30 - 15h10   
Modelling of the electricity grid and the potential role for nuclear fusion
Emiel van Druten | Eindhoven University of Technology

15h10 - 15h30                
Break

15h45 - 17h00     
Panel session, interactive discussion

17h00 - 18h00                 
Drinks