Solar power on the roof isn't that simple. Al Gore spent two years getting through planning and zoning and then spent $40.000 on the system. Pay back is 20 to 25 years but a s olar panel last 15.

That said, small units that power recharge systems for phones ad computers might be a start. Relativly simple and cheap suchsystems are inconsicouis and easy to install.
Solar powered roof vents can save hundreds on cooling costs.

I will be installing a solar powered pump in my rural southwestern MO farm.

Assuming the DOR lets me remove that much from the aquifer, I will use the water to fill my trout pond. The 6 gal GPM spring is not enough.

Solar can take a significant load off the grid. But likely no more than windmills.

However, how do you power a city like New York with roof mounted panels?

If you set up a rural power station you either have to cut down forests or cover arrible land that could be growing beans for bio diesel.

Hyperion Nuclear modules are ready to go and would fit right into the grid.


A New Paradigm for Power Generation www.hyperionpowergeneration.com/ Nuclear Power is a Key Element of Our Energy Mix
In order to meet the planet’s ever expanding need for affordable energy, a number of different types of clean, emission-free technologies must be developed and employed. Nuclear power, with its ability to provide ro- bust, continuous, and reliable energy – regardless of weather conditions – must be part of this diverse mix. However, conventional large nuclear power plants, due to construction expense and the time required to build them, must be augmented with a smaller solution.

Small & Modular nuclear power Reactors (SMRs)
That “smaller solution” is the category of power reactors known as Small & Modular nuclear power Reactors (SMRs). The history of SMRs is about as long as the commercial use of large nuclear power plants. The fuels and technology included in today’s SMR designs have been studied for over 50 years, and some units went online decades ago. SMRs provide the benefits of larger nuclear power plants – clean, continuous, reliable energy with no greenhouse gas emissions – yet they require very little space in which to operate. SMRs can be transported to sites and engagedwithout the transportation and construction costs of big nuclear power plants. Sealed and self-contained, they offer a safe energy solution for areas of the globe where nuclear proliferation is a concern. But unlike any other clean energy generation, SMRs operate when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine.

The Hyperion Power Module (HPM)
The Hyperion Power Module (HPM) is the frontrunner in the SMR industry. The HPM is one of the smallest, safest, and simplest designs. Hyperion Power is deeply concerned about the state of the environment, needless human suffering, and the search for energy independence – vital not just to the U.S., but to every nation on the planet. Hyperion Power believes that these concerns can be met through the safe deployment of SMRs and so is dedicated to realizing the full potential of this small but mighty power module – the HPM. Clean, safe, affordable energy should be available to everyone – even in the most remote locations.Industry & Community Benefits
The Hyperion Power Module (HPM) offers a perfect “distributed” independent energy solution for remote locations that are too difficult or expensive to reach with traditional electrical grid systems from one large, centrally-located power plant. Each HPM-based electric plant generates 25MW of electricity and can be configured for steam only, co-generation, or electricity only.






An HPM-based power plant can supply enough power for:HPM power plants can also be “teamed” in groups of two or more to provide additional power. By teaming multiple units, a medium to large-size power plant can be constructed years faster than a plant constructed on site in the traditional manner.

Reactor Power70MW thermalElectrical Output25MW electricLifetime8 – 10 yearsSize (meters)1.5w x 2.5hWeight (ton)Less than 50Structural MaterialStainless SteelCoolantPbBiFuelStainless clad, uranium nitride Enrichment (% U-235)<20%Refuel on SiteNoSealed CoreYesLicenseDesign CertificationPassive ShutdownYesActive ShutdownYesTransportableYes – intact coreFactory FueledYesSafety & Control ElementsTwo redundant shutdown
systems & reactivity control rodsHyperion Power Module Product Characteristics





1. Transportable2. Sealed Core – Safe and Secure3. Safety4. Operational Simplicity5. Minimal In-Core Mechanical Components6. Isolated Power Productionwe have a ways to go yet.