“Nuclear is definitely cheaper than renewables” Nuclear Expert Tony Irwin

Tony Irwin is a nuclear engineer and technical director at SMR Nuclear Technology, an Australian company. He spent three decades in the UK commissioning and operating nuclear reactors for British Energy, before emigrating to Australia in 1999. Irwin joined the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), where he worked for ten years. He currently chairs the Nuclear Engineering Panel of Engineers Australia and lectures on nuclear science at both the Australian National University and the University of Sydney.

He has a solid understanding of nuclear power, including its underlying science, safety measures, and its potential as a sustainable energy source. He’s knowledgeable about how nuclear reactors work, the types of reactors, the challenges of waste management, and the advancements in nuclear technology. He recognizes nuclear energy as a viable solution to reduce carbon emissions and believes in its potential to provide a reliable, large-scale power supply, while acknowledging public concerns and the importance of stringent safety protocols.