Aidan Morrison

In a thought-provoking discussion, Aidan Morrison, Director of Energy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies, argues for prioritizing nuclear power in Australia's energy strategy. He dispels myths about renewables, highlighting their high infrastructure costs and reliability issues. Morrison critiques the Integrated System Plan and the GenCost report, advocating for honest evaluations in energy governance. He also addresses the challenges of transitioning to renewables and the ideological barriers that hinder a rational nuclear debate, shedding light on the urgent need for energy reform.

Aidan Morrison, Director of Energy Research and data scientist with postgrad physics training, makes the case for nuclear as a scalable, controllable, carbon-free thermal backbone. He critiques renewables’ cost comparisons and intermittency, explores transmission and storage limits, land impacts, and financing challenges. Short-term batteries and limited gas backstops feature in his preferred mix.