Mini nuclear reactors may soon appear in a town near you Experts argue that downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.

Opinion: Interest is growing in smaller reactors
The growing acceptance of nuclear as a solution to the demand for energy is spurring innovations in reactor design, according to Katherine Butler. The Department of Energy may develop reactors as small as 50 megawatts to suit the needs of communities across the U.S. Meanwhile, TerraPower is working on a so-called "traveling wave reactor," which could be fueled by depleted uranium, Butler writes. Mother Nature Network

Related articles by Zemanta

• Miniature nuclear reactors might be a safe, efficient source of power. (washingtonpost.com)