Scientists invent 30-year battery
Oct. 2nd, 2007 10:27 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
iamomhttp://www.nextenergynews.com/news1/next-energy-news-betavoltaic-10.1.html
This betavoltaic battery can apparently last for up to 30 years through its design, which features radioisotopes as its energy source. Apparently the power generation process does not involve nuclear processes, which means that it doesn't generate radioactive waste, nor does it generate any heat.
The article states that the batteries should be on the market in 2-3 years. The consequences for batteries for portable devices are clear, but I'm interested in knowing if the technology could be scaled up to power vehicles. Or used in other power generation, like for electrical appliances and such.
This betavoltaic battery can apparently last for up to 30 years through its design, which features radioisotopes as its energy source. Apparently the power generation process does not involve nuclear processes, which means that it doesn't generate radioactive waste, nor does it generate any heat.
The article states that the batteries should be on the market in 2-3 years. The consequences for batteries for portable devices are clear, but I'm interested in knowing if the technology could be scaled up to power vehicles. Or used in other power generation, like for electrical appliances and such.
