• NotWearingPants
    +6

    Yeah, net positive energy, even when they get there, is a very long way from commercial power.

    Figuring out how to prevent long-term neutron induced fatigue from killing your reactor is going to be big hurdle to get over.

    Maybe about 20 years, in 15 years.

    • kxh
      +9

      In 20 years, fusion will be only 20 years away.

      • Appaloosa
        +7

        Sure, but it will be 20 years closer.