China has revived dormant American thorium-fuelled molten salt reactor technology, signaling a nuclear renaissance. Xu Hongjie, a Chinese nuclear physicist, highlights China’s swift implementation of this research, establishing a secret 2MW facility in the Gobi Desert. Despite India holding the largest thorium reserves, its nuclear ambitions lag, still awaiting the second stage of its three-phase program. With thorium reactors promising less waste and greater safety, this advancement reflects a pivotal shift in global energy strategies amidst pressing climate challenges.
Will thorium energy be the game-changer for sustainable nuclear power globally?
Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-tech/india-misses-china-grabs/article69538682.ece
Will thorium energy be the game-changer for sustainable nuclear power globally?
Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-tech/india-misses-china-grabs/article69538682.ece
