So, the recent crisis at Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant has caused many to question the safety of nuclear power at large. This is shortsighted. We, as a society, have growing energy needs, and nuclear power is the only source of energy that can meet the kinds of demands we're facing.

Rather, we must face the fact that many of our reactor designs are flawed. However, there are solutions available.

First of all, we have to realize that fission is an outmoded form of nuclear power. The elements involved, like uranium and plutonium, are in finite supply. Fission reactors also produce spent fuels which can only be isolated in storage facilities, rather than recycled or permanently disposed of.

The future lies in nuclear fusion, which uses hydrogen and produces only helium as a waste product. Many will say that fusion is a pipe dream; vapourware. But we have a fully-functional fusion reactor at the ready. This reactor produces more clean energy than all total known fossil fuel resources combined. It's already been operating for many, many years with no accidents or malfunctions.

For those who claim that fusion power can also be dangerous: your concerns have been noted. That's why, for your safety and comfort, the reactor is located in space at a very safe distance of almost 150 million kilometres from Earth.

Naturally, this distance can present a transmission problem. However, we've taken a great leap forward with wireless power technology which will allow all the power to be transmitted wirelessly to almost anywhere on Earth.

All you need to do is set up these wireless receivers.