The idea of a Natrium power source isn't new, but it's always been somewhat theoretical until recently.
The concept is to create a nuclear reactor and use liquid sodium to cool the materials, rather than water.
This would have two benefits: it would increase energy production and decrease the risk of an accident.
They're building a power plant in Wyoming, to test this out. I look forward to seeing how this works out.
And by the way, the article notes that Bill Gates thinks this is a good direction for the future of energy. I just wanted to point out that Gates is smarter than Elon is; so I can at least accept that through independent thought he might have some idea what he's talking about. But maybe that's just me.
https://jasondeegan.com/bill-gates-argues-that-the-future-of-energy-isnt-in-renewables-or-fusion-but-in-natrium/
https://jasondeegan.com/bill-gates-argues-that-the-future-of-energy-isnt-in-renewables-or-fusion-but-in-natrium/
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