Is thorium a good energy source?

The initial enthusiasm surrounding thorium's potential as an energy source has been tempered by a variety of setbacks and challenges in the last half a century. Still, optimism remains for thorium, especially since its a cheaper and supposedly safer form of nuclear power that produces less nuclear waste.

Are thorium-based nuclear batteries good for the environment?

Reduced Emissions: Unlike fossil fuels, thorium-based nuclear batteries do not produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions during operation. This makes them a cleaner and more environmentally friendly energy source for vehicles, contributing to the global efforts to combat climate change.

What is Thorium Energy Association?

As part of the thorium research programme at Huddersfield, Professor Bob Cywinski and Professor Roger Barlow created the Thorium Energy Association (THorEA), to bring together an international group of academics, industrialists and politicians to discuss all aspects of thorium deployment technologies.

Could thorium fuel play a key role in nuclear power?

This recognises that thorium fuel could play a key role in the future pathways to nuclear power in the UK and is worthy of significant further research. The IIAA is currently working on studies of the use of thorium fuel in the Multi-purpose Hybrid Research Reactor for High-tech Applications (MYRRHA) currently in planning in Belgium.

Could thorium be a hero for nuclear energy?

Thorium is more than just another element on the periodic table. It’s a potential game-changer for nuclear energy. Here’s why thorium could be the hero we need in the clean energy revolution: Abundance: Thorium is as common as lead and approximately three times more abundant than uranium, our current nuclear fuel standard-bearer.

Is thorium a viable alternative to the uranium/plutonium cycle?

The University of Huddersfield leads the UK in the development and advocacy of the thorium nuclear fuel cycle as an alternative to the uranium/plutonium cycle.