Nuclear from Thorium is the Real Backbone on Our New Energy Economy
Nuclear Power from Thorium-based Reactors
Thorium-based Nuclear energy will provide the foundation for our global energy supply.
Bill Gates is betting that clean and safe Nuclear is the best foundation on which to build our energy future (WSJ 3.25.12). Elon Musk changed the course of Australia’s energy evolution by building the world’s biggest battery there (Ott 7.21.20). Google has set a goal of clean energy generation “24/7 carbon-free” by 2030. (SBGolden 9.18.20).
TEDtalk on Thorium— Pedersen: https://youtu.be/tHO1ebNxhVI
These are powerful indicators of corporate and social commitments to transitioning energy supply and conservation. In the midst of this upheaval, and despite dramatic shifts in public perception of Nuclear, that power source has maintained a dominating position at around 20% of total US production, while existing antiquated systems decline and no new plants are constructed (EIA Statista 2020, Nuclear Share of US Electricity Net Generation).
Based on this reliable information and more, the cleaner and safer Thorium-based reactors will inevitably become the backbone of our new energy economy.
Prof Ott
10.15.20