Coin-sized nuclear 3V battery with 50-year lifespan enters mass production

[Kaz]

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A Chinese battery manufacturer has developed a breakthrough, sparking a worldwide race for compact nuclear energy. The innovation is a small coin-sized battery powered by a radioactive nickel isotope that decays into stable copper. While the initial cell is relatively weak, it can easily be layered to provide more power for up to 50 years.

Energy storage technology has reached a transformative milestone as the BV100, a miniature atomic energy battery, enters mass production. Popular Mechanics notes that the coin-sized cell from Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology can provide juice lasting up to 50 years without charging or maintenance.

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Compact yet powerful, the BV100 is about the size of a small coin and delivers a power output of 100 microwatts at 3 volts. While its current capacity is insufficient for high-energy devices like smartphones or laptops, Betavolt envisions applications combining multiple batteries to meet greater demands. The company plans to launch a more powerful one-watt version later this year, with uses ranging from consumer electronics to drones capable of flying continuously without recharging.

 

Coin-sized nuclear 3V battery with 50-year lifespan enters mass production

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Energy storage technology has reached a transformative milestone as the BV100, a miniature atomic energy battery...

 

No mention of safety concerns, so it's possible there aren't any.  Wouldn't it be nice if our electronics were designed to last 50 years?

 

[bonami2]

I was all happy getting my s24 ultra with the 7y of update. Thinking i can replace the battery easily enough. This would be a million time better!

Current phone tech is more than powerful enough and people should stop upgrading like moron every years... I can zoom on car plate almost like 300-500 meter with the s24u. It a bit worse than my s22u but still ways more powerful than anything people will ever need.

[Barefooter]

Interesting... almost a "lifetime" battery!