Chapter
The Potential of Fusion Energy
31:23 - 34:12 (02:49)
The potential energy that can be generated from a football field-sized fusion reactor far exceeds that of a solar facility of the same size, despite significant progress made in harnessing solar energy.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that grid level solar energy can be captured for about $0.03 per kilowatt hour.
31:23 - 33:36 (02:12)
renewable energy
Summary
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that grid level solar energy can be captured for about $0.03 per kilowatt hour. Though there is a concerted global effort to discover more efficient ways of harvesting energy, the cost energy is already at an all-time low.
ChapterThe Potential of Fusion Energy
EpisodeE108: Doxing debate, Nuclear fusion breakthrough, state of the markets & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The discussion revolves around the comparative analysis between solar energy and fusion energy.
33:36 - 34:12 (00:36)
Energy
Summary
The discussion revolves around the comparative analysis between solar energy and fusion energy. The speaker argues that while solar energy is a proven approach, energy capture from a fusion reactor would be several times higher.