# Nuclear Batteries Hyperion Hydride Reactor By Alex Covert | Published 2007-12-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear-batteries-hyperion-hydride-reactor References: [tfot.info](http://www.tfot.info/news/1079/hyperion-nuclear-batteries.html) The Los Alamos based company, [Hyperion Power Generation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-fuel), envisions future electricity coming from a hot tub-sized nuclear reactor. The small, self-contained power-source could provide 25,000 homes electricity for 5 years. Once put into motion, it doesn't even require an operator. Now, if they could only develop a power-source that used spent-uranium... **Implications** - Power is a commodity that this high-tech society needs to function properly. The world that exists in this day and age relies on power-generating companies to run all of the gadgets and devices that have become somewhat like necessities. Since there will always be a need for more power, there will always be the opportunity for companies to come up with [new sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Small-scale Nuclear Reactors:** The development of small, self-contained nuclear reactors has the potential to disrupt traditional power generation methods and provide a smaller, more efficient power source. - **Long-lasting Batteries:** The creation of nuclear batteries that can provide uninterrupted power for extended periods of time presents an opportunity to disrupt traditional battery technology and revolutionize energy storage. - **Automation in Power Generation:** Self-contained nuclear reactors that don't require an operator present an opportunity to disrupt the traditional model of large-scale power generation, leading to an increase in automation and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Energy:** The energy industry has the potential to benefit greatly from the development of small, self-contained nuclear reactors and long-lasting batteries. - **Technology:** The technology industry may benefit from the advancement of nuclear batteries and small-scale reactors, creating new markets for energy and power generation solutions. - **Advanced Manufacturing:** The development and production of small, self-contained nuclear reactors requires advanced manufacturing techniques and presents an opportunity for innovation and disruption in the manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scaleable Home Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-power-system.md) - [Connected Compact Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-power-station.md) - [Heatwave-Resistant Alkaline Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-power.md) - [Portable Hydrogen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-fuel.md) - [Next-Gen Nuclear Power Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-nuclear-reactor.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Versatile Hydrogen Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges.md) - [High-Performance Appliance Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-by-biolite.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md)