# Power Dispatch: Modulate and Modernise: A New Atomic Age? Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/argus-media-792465/power-dispatch-modulate-and-modernise-a-new-atomic-age Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/argus-media-792465/power-dispatch-modulate-and-modernise-a-new-atomic-age.md Podcast: [Argus Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/argus-media-792465) Published: 2026-05-01T14:57:53+00:00 Episode link: https://argusmedia.podbean.com/e/power-dispatch%c2%a0modulate-and-modernise-a-new-atomic-age/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/taw3xuqb4suw22ph/Power_Dispatch_Modulate_and_Modernise_A_New_Atomic_Age_30April2026_a9wm9.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/argus-media-792465/episodes/power-dispatch-modulate-and-modernise-a-new-atomic-age Duration seconds: 1323 ## Resource Nuclear power remains a central topic in today's headlines and policy papers, as policymakers and market participants look for dispatchable low‑carbon generation. Strategies under consideration range from life‑extensions to new builds and emerging technologies. In this episode of The Power Dispatch, Daniel Craig, Senior Reporter of Argus European Electricity, speaks with French market specialist Rhys Talbot and market reporter Jessamy Guest. Together they explore how existing and planned nuclear capacity is interacting with greater renewable penetration and examine the pace of development across Europe. Listen to discover key insights on: New capacity plans across different regions Phase outs, life extensions, capture rates and small modular reactors. Lessons from France: what might a nuclear-renewables grid look like? This podcast was created using data and insights from the Argus European Electricity service. Request trial access or more information >> ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/argus-media-792465/episodes/power-dispatch-modulate-and-modernise-a-new-atomic-age/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/argus-media-792465/power-dispatch-modulate-and-modernise-a-new-atomic-age.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.