Nuclear Batteries and Distributed Energy Generation

Here is the idea - By spreading energy generation out, (smaller, possibly alternative source generators such as solar, wind, etc.) power generation becomes more efficient. The energy is generated at the point of demand, transmission losses are decreased since it doesn't have to be transmitted as far, infrastructure costs are decreased because you don't need as many high tension lines, and the power grid becomes more expandable because you are dealing with local nodes instead of a big grid.

combine that with mini nuclear reactors such those being manufactured by Hyperion Power Generation Inc. and suddenly you have what looks like a pretty viable solution to and ongoing problem.

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