To most expediently address climate change, we need to build a broad consensus around an expanded view of solutions. We work to remove gaps in understanding, policy barriers, real and perceived investment risk, and technological barriers in order to create the possibility for technology inclusive evidence-based decision making.
News Highlights
Large markets for advanced reactors that cost less than $3,000/kW
A new study by LucidCatalyst for the ARPA-E MEITNER program is the first to derive the highest allowable capital cost for advanced reactors across four of the major power markets in the United States in 2034. The study shows how advanced reactors can complement wind and solar. Together, these technologies drive down costs, reduce emissions, and improve performance in future U.S. electricity grids.
We must look beyond sun & wind for hydrogen
Financial Times – Decarbonising liquid fuels is an enormous challenge; too big to place all our chips on one technology. We must explore all the available options, or learn to live with fewer substitutes for ubiquitous liquid fuels. LucidCatalyst's Eric Ingersoll is cited on production costs of hydrogen as a clean substitute for carbon fuels.
EU must include nuclear power in its list of sustainable sources
Our Open Letter in the Financial Times: The 53 signatories include notable climate scientists, academics, political leaders, regulators, climate NGOs, authors, artists, investors, and also include LucidCatalyst's Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll.
We need more of our climate solutions to be Impossible™ burgers
Our OpEd, first published in Business Green: All our work is focused on urgency and scale. Our conclusions suggest that the lowest-risk pathways for a rapid transition will be to supply carbon-neutral substitutes for carbon intensive energy uses—and make them so similar that hardly anyone notices. Just like an impossible burger.
A low-carbon future needs partnerships
Combining wind and solar with nuclear power generation supports a resilient energy system at reasonable cost. This was the consensus of a debate on multilateral partnerships at the International Conference on Climate Change. LC's Kirsty Gogan discusses the role of nuclear in the clean energy transition.
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Winter Meeting & Expo in Washington D.C.
We were pleased to participate in discussions about “Nuclear Technology for the U.S. and for the World.”
NNWI Forum 2019 Conference in London
We enjoyed participating in discussions about nuclear energy as part of Europe’s energy mix.
Africa Nuclear Business Platform Conference in Nairobi, Kenya
We were honored to present at Africa's first nuclear conference. Read more and see photos of our visit to the Olkaria Geothermal Complex in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, which generates a significant portion of the country's electricity.
Energy Disruptors UNITE Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
LucidCatalyst's Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll were pleased to participate.