Faultline · Episode 13
Why This Indian Reactor Could Power The World
This video explores India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, highlighting its unique ability to produce more nuclear fuel than it consumes, similar to a self-replicating mango seed. We examine India's significant thorium reserves, especially along its eastern coast, and present global data on thorium distribution, emphasizing India's substantial share in the world's thorium supply. This advancement in nuclear energy and the development of the thorium reactor india showcases a path towards sustainable, clean energy.