Do you fear the micro reactors enough to demand they not pursue it?
> Do you fear the micro reactors enough to demand they not pursue it?
I don’t fear the micro-reactors at all. However, I think the claim in this article of 5 cents/kwh power from one is completely bogus, and I suspect that they will only be deployed in extremely remote locations.
If you planned to deploy these in a city, the only way to make it economical is to get the security for free - perhaps locate it under a police station. The value of the electricity it would deliver is only $10 per hour - you can’t afford ANY round-the-clock staff at that rate.
I could also see these reactors being deployed in a university setting, where they would provide co-generation of hot water, and could also be useful for nuclear research.