Reply To: would nuclear energy really be accessible to all?

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I personally believe that even if a device along the lines of Focus Fusion was available today, it will still take 20-30years before it overtakes all other sources.

If they were to replace existing power stations, this would take time, the existing systems represent a huge investment buy the operators.

Governments may want to encourage the take up of the technologies for their ‘climate change’ projects and programs.

Many homes in colder latitudes require large amounts of heating during the colder months of the year, many of these use wood, coal, gas or oil for heating.

Replacing these systems in these homes is not cheap, not everyone will have the money available to convert to electricity overnight.

Additionally people are not going to go out and buy electric cars overnight;

1. The technology for electric vehicles is not mature enough for a large volume mass market.
2. Significant investment in a vehicle by the individual and the manufacturers.

Aircraft take many years to design and develop and again existing machines have received huge investment from manufacturers and operators.

The only game changer technology wise would be if the device was small to tiny and comparable size, weight power output to an equivalent battery.

This could potentially have a greater impact especially if cost effective for the purchasers.

As soon as the device is announced the price of it’s fuel would rocket, it’s likely to take some time for the market to sort itself out.

What you will see is a steady, but drastic shift in the capital expenditure points on energy.