Micro Nuclear Reactor

[ToxicBunny]

http://www.nextenergynews.com/news1/next-energy-news-toshiba-micro-nuclear-12.17b.html

We could have a solution to rid ourselves of Eks-dom very very soon...
I like this idea, and I reckon Toshiba need to market it here as it would probably sell very very well.

 

[Toko]

Wow, I wonder what that costs to build and install.

If all the airports/naval yards got their own units to power them and perhaps the neighbouring areas it should really help those monkeys in Eskom.

 

[Syndyre]

Awesome, I'll take one.

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Now that sounds shcweeet

So a group of neighbours can clap up together and buy one for their block, and give Eksdom the collective .!..

 

[ToxicBunny]

Thats precisely what i is thinking

200kw's is a buttload of power, should be enough for a normal city block in this country...

 

[BeVonk!]

Warships and submarines have had micro nuclear reactors for decades. It's now moving into the public domain ... as with most technologies that have military roots.

 

[lsuacner]

I want one for my birthday. ;-)

 

[BeVonk!]

Those with Nokia N95's need a pocket version

 

[TheREV]

Placed my order for 2010.

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Those with Nokia N95's need a pocket version

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Just one question - what about disposal of an used unit? Where does it go?

 

[BeVonk!]

Just one question - what about disposal of an used unit? Where does it go?

Iran

 

[Geriatrix]

Now to get one that fits on my balcony...

 

[NoRulez]

Just one question - what about disposal of an used unit? Where does it go?

Union buildings?

 

[bekdik]

I wonder what it costs?

 

[Syndyre]

I wonder what it costs?

It seems like the only expense is buying it initially, and then it'll produce 200kW continuously for 40 years and it'll generate power at US$0.05/kW so unless I'm missing something:

0.05 * 200 * 24 * 365 * 40 = 3504000

Basically US$3.5 Million.

 

[BCO]

I'd rather have nanosolar thanks.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=98316&page=2

 

[Syndyre]

I'd rather have nanosolar thanks.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=98316&page=2

Certainly seems cheaper.

 

[BCO]

Yep, and less likely to Chernobyl-ize my back yard.

 

[Syndyre]

Yep, and less likely to Chernobyl-ize my back yard.

That too, although if it produces 200kW you might actually be able to make quite a profit off one if you put it in the right business area, considering Eskom's general incompetence.