Advantages of neutrinoelectricity compared to other renewable energy sources

The primary goal of the global energy transition is to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy supply without the use of fossil fuels. Several areas have been actively developing in recent years that promise to increase energy independence and reduce the negative impact on the environment. Key approaches in this process include:

Renewable energy sources (RES):

Solar panels and solar farms are becoming more affordable, while hybrid systems with storage make the electricity supply more stable.

Wind energy: Large wind farms and small wind turbines are being developed, suitable for homes and businesses.

Hydropower: Small hydroelectric power plants, continuous-flow installations, wave and tidal power systems.

Geothermal energy: Effectively used in regions with active geothermal activity for heating and electricity generation.

A very promising technology is neutrinoelectricity, which is generated by converting the energy of particles in ambient fields of invisible radiation. This technology is called Neutrinovoltaic. It was developed by scientists from the Neutrino Energy group, led by German mathematician Holger Thorsten Schubart. This technology has enormous potential and deserves special attention.

The project aims to create a distributed energy network that overcomes environmental and geographic barriers. The system is based on fuel-free Neutrino Energy Cubes resonator-converters. Their modular design allows them to be used for both small and large projects. This low-cost and highly efficient approach to developing this network significantly optimizes the energy structure.

Right: Holger Thorsten Schubart, President of the Neutrino Energy Group.

Left: L.K. Rumiantcev, Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of Neutrino Energy.

Large power plants require significant investment, years of preparation, and construction. But Neutrinovoltaic technology offers a new way to distribute energy.

After years of scientific and engineering research, the technology has finally overcome initial confusion: it is not a perpetual motion machine, but an energy harvesting system that converts various types of radiation, including neutrinos, cosmic rays, and electromagnetic radiation from the environment, into electricity. This principle is based on scientifically proven and mathematically verifiable concepts.

The proposal is based on the concept of a distributed modular energy supply from the Neutrino Energy Cube. Each unit of this device can continuously generate electricity regardless of weather, time of day, or geographic location. The modular structure is suitable for small facilities – from communities to hospitals and schools. It can also be scaled up for use in large industrial projects.

Key technical specifications of the Neutrino Energy Cube:

The output power of a single Neutrino Energy Cube resonator-converter is 5-6 kW.

Basic operation is 24/7/365, regardless of weather conditions. The size of the generating module block is 800 × 400 × 600 mm and weighs approximately 50 kg. The Neutrino Energy Cube also has an electronic control unit with inverters, providing an output voltage of ~380/220/48/24 V AC and 48/24 V DC.

The converter uses power-generating plates consisting of metal foil coated with alternating multilayers of graphene and doped silicon. The doped silicon acts as a film diode with an n-junction, allowing charged particles to pass in only one direction. A stream of charged particles is generated by the generation of an EMF in each graphene layer, which captures micropulses from the surrounding invisible radiation fields. The matching frequency of pulses from different particles leads to a resonance of the atomic oscillations of "graphene waves," which greatly increases the generated power.

Preliminary economic calculations for the construction of a plant in the EU with a capacity of 200,000 Neutrino Energy Cubes per year indicate that it will require an investment of €2 billion. This investment includes not only capital expenditures but also materials and labor costs for the first year of operation. Furthermore, testing and preparation for serial production of a new high-performance industrial system for depositing single-atom layers of materials used in multilayer nanomaterials are nearing completion, which will reduce the cost of Neutrino Energy Cubes.

Power shortages associated with the development of AI and data centers have led to the active construction of nuclear power plants. Comparison of the costs of constructing a nuclear power plant and a plant producing 200,000 Neutrino Energy Cubes per year:

Construction of a modern nuclear power plant (NPP) costs on average between USD 5 billion and USD 10 billion, or even more. For example:

NPPs with third-generation reactors (e.g., EPR or AP1000) cost USD 6 billion to USD 10 billion per unit with a capacity of 1 to 1.6 GW.

In Russia, constructing a NPP with VVER-1200 reactors costs USD 5 billion to USD 7 billion per unit. This cost includes not only construction but also design, licensing, infrastructure preparation, and operating and nuclear waste disposal costs. Under the most favorable conditions, the construction period for one VVER-1200 NPP unit is at least six years or more.

The payback period for a large NPP depends on several factors, including construction costs, electricity tariffs, operating costs, and energy generation volume. Based on global experience, the payback period for nuclear power plants ranges from 10 to 20 years, depending on the project implementation conditions. In July 2024, it was reported that the payback period for new nuclear power plants commissioned after January 1, 2025, would be 25 years, with a base rate of return of 10.5%. However, some believe that using accelerated construction technology, the payback period for nuclear power plants could be reduced from 30–40 years to 20–25 years. These calculations are relevant for large-capacity units. The payback period for small-capacity nuclear power plants remains unanswered due to the lack of experience in their construction and operation.

Neutrino Energy Cubes are capable of replacing five VVER-1200 nuclear units in 5 years. They offer several advantages: lower cost, flexibility, and the absence of systemic risks.

Holger Thorsten Schubart with one of the generating modules that form the core of the Neutrino Energy Cube.

Advantages of Neutrino Energy Cubes:

Distributed power generation increases the energy system's ability to protect against crisis situations;

Mass production reduces costs, and each Neutrino Energy Cube can generate over €150,000 worth of electricity over its lifecycle;

The Neutrino Energy Cube has a wide range of application scenarios and supports modular expansion;

Power generation begins immediately after installation; the absence of rotating parts ensures quiet operation, minimal operating costs, and a long service life.

Small-scale production of Neutrino Energy Cubes has now begun, with the simultaneous construction of factories in several countries for industrial production of Neutrino Energy Cubes.

According to Holger Thorsten Schubart, it's possible to supply components to Russia for assembly production, but a Russian investor must consider the systemic risks associated with the unfavorable international environment under sanctions. Therefore, it makes more sense to build a factory in Russia with 100% localized production. Neutrino Energy Cubes are suitable for powering not only homes, hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities due to their ease of scalability, but can also solve power supply problems in remote and northern regions of Russia, supporting the revitalization of rural areas and new urbanization.

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