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Nuclear Reactors Could Replace Wind Turbines

- 2/18/2010

Tiny nuclear reactors originally designed to power mini-submarines could eventually replace wind power in a local firm's plans for storing energy as compressed gas in pipelines across North America.

Dave McConnell, president and CEO of Niskubased Lancaster Wind Systems, said Tuesday the additional details of his project can now be discussed after provisional patent protection was gained in the U.S. late last week.

McConnell said he already has a patented wind turbine that will be going into further trials this summer in southern Alberta.

Read the full story at: edmontonjournal.com


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