Energy Forum Program
13:00 Opening – Prof. Gershon Grossman, Head of Samuel Neaman Institute Energy Forum
13:10 Prof. Erez Gilad, The Unit of Nuclear Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Nuclear power plants – challenges, opportunities, and advanced technologies
13:20 Dr. Shlomo Wald, former Chief Scientist, Ministry of Energy: Can SMR’s be considered a sustainable source in the future vision of the Israeli green energy mix?
13:30 Dr. Ilan Yaar, President of the Nuclear Associations in Israel: Nuclear energy in the future energy mix in Israel
14:00 Open discussion, focusing on:
- What are the barriers to the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Israel?
- How clear is the need to establish a nuclear power plant in Israel?
- What risks – both general and special to Israel – are involved in a nuclear power plant?
- Lesson learned from nuclear power plants in the world.
- What type of power plan is appropriate for Israel?
- How does the idea of nuclear integrate with other ideas for the diversification of energy sources in Israel (the Tunnel of the Seas, a sea connection to Europe)?
The 52 Energy Forum report summarizes the discussion. Below are the participants' presentations.
