Thursday, December 20, 2007

Would you like your own nuclear power plant?

OK, I know, this is way off field from what we normally blog about, but I think it is just amazing.

Toshiba will be selling a micro-nulcear power plant:

"Toshiba has developed a new class of micro size Nuclear Reactors that is designed to power individual apartment buildings or city blocks. The new reactor, which is only 20 feet by 6 feet, could change everything for small remote communities, small businesses or even a group of neighbors who are fed up with the power companies and want more control over their energy needs."

They are looking at building one in Alaska.

If the price is right and they can be sold in the United States, it could make a huge difference in our demand for oil.

(Hat tip: Instapundit.com)


Update I: Brian of advanced nanotechnology has a nice write up on micro and small nuclear reactors.


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