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Now that's very interesting. The main thing I've wondered about fusion - given the huge size and expense of the ITER reactor, even if they get power-positive, w
by ufmace 10y ago
Now that's very interesting. The main thing I've wondered about fusion - given the huge size and expense of the ITER reactor, even if they get power-positive, will they ever be able to build and run reactors cheap enough to be competitive with conventional power production, and keep them running for decades?
- sandstrom 10y agoThe first solar-cell or coal-power plant probably wasn't cost-competitive either. ITER is more like a horribly expensive experience, but a worthwhile one in my opinion.
- motoboi 10y agoITER is mostly a let's-get-this-thing-started than a economically viable reactor. ITER forced development is areas direct related to the reactor, as magnets and construction techniques.
- sgt101 10y agoI think everyone agrees that ITER as a science platform is fantastic.