ThorCon 2019 500MW molten salt modular tow-able nuclear reactor [pdf]

  • This is a recent presentation, apparently for Indonesia. I find it detailed and well presented.

    I do not really hold much hope for new nuclear, as compared to renewables.

    However, they do still have a case in less-sunny, dense urban areas (e.g. US North East, Japan).

  • This is a nice proposal, but there's no actual mention of total proposed cost to build and test a complete unit. I have a strong suspicion it is massively more than an equivalent-cost renewable installation given that Indonesia is literally on the equator.

  • Still produces long life isotopes (disposal problem) and I would bet it's still WAY more expensive than renewable energy.