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Small -1.5 meters across, approx size of a residential “hot tub” Produces 70 MWt or 25 MWe, enough to power 20,000 average American homes or the equivalent Buried underground out of sight and harm’s way Transportable by train, ship, truck Sealed module, never opened on site Enough power for 5+ years After 5 years, removed & refueled at original factory Uniquely safe, self-moderating using a natural chemical reaction discovered 50 years ago No mechanical parts in the core to malfunction Water not used as coolant; cannot go “supercritical” or get too hot No greenhouse gases or global warming emissions Think: Large Battery! |