Bill Gates Could Unlock The Ultimate Nuclear Technology By 2030
Natrium is a game-changer.
In 2008, Bill Gates founded TerraPower to develop the next generation of planet-saving nuclear technology. The fruit of his company’s labour is Natrium, a liquid sodium-cooled fast reactor that is over 50% cheaper, safer, and even more environmentally friendly than current nuclear power. As such, it is poised to revolutionise the energy industry and provide abundant carbon-neutral energy to the world. Moreover, we won’t have to wait long for this revolution, as Gates recently announced that Natrium will be ready by 2030. So the question has to be asked: Is Natrium the future of nuclear power?
Before we dive into Natrium, I feel compelled to explain that current nuclear power is one of our safest and most planet-friendly energy sources. It averages only 4g of carbon dioxide emissions per kWh of energy produced, which is the same as wind power and less than solar’s 6g of carbon dioxide emissions per kWh. Furthermore, despite what pop culture tells you, nuclear power is incredibly safe. Yes, there have been some large-scale incidents, such as those at Chernobyl and Fukushima, but under normal circumstances, nuclear energy is far safer than any other energy source. This means that, on average, nuclear power has a death rate of only 90 deaths per 1,000 TWh. Compare that to…
