U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power”
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U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power”

BySara Eaves

The Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing on September 18 on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power.” Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ CEO Bob Mumgaard and Pacific Fusion CEO Will Regan – both members of the FIA – testified, as well as Dr. Stephanie Diem, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Dr. Troy Carter, Director of the Fusion Energy Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

FIA Members to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Fusion
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FIA Members to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Fusion

BySara Eaves

On September 18 at 10 am, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ CEO Bob Mumgaard and Pacific Fusion CEO Will Regan will testify at a Congressional hearing on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power”, hosted by the Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $134 Million for INFUSE Awards and FIRE Collaboratives
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $134 Million for INFUSE Awards and FIRE Collaboratives

BySara Eaves

On September 10, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $134 million in funding for the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) awards and Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) collaboratives, accelerating the path towards commercial fusion energy by bridging American industry, national labs, and universities.

Fusion must be a national priority for the future of US energy security
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Fusion must be a national priority for the future of US energy security

BySara Eaves

“At a time when Washington is focused on budget cuts and government downsizing, one investment remains non-negotiable for America’s future: fusion energy.” Dr. Suresh Garimella, president of the University of Arizona, and Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, senior vice president for research and innovation, urge fusion prioritization in an op-ed for The Hill.

China’s ‘artificial sun’ fuels Western fears it has lost race to energy holy grail

China’s ‘artificial sun’ fuels Western fears it has lost race to energy holy grail

BySara Eaves

Stunted global progression has enabled Beijing to become a major player in the energy arms race. The Mianyang fusion facility appears to be 50pc bigger than its US counterpart and has been seen as the latest sign that China not only has ambitions to catch up with the West on fusion but overtake it.

Germany’s IFE Targetry HUB pioneers laser-based inertial fusion

Germany’s IFE Targetry HUB pioneers laser-based inertial fusion

BySara Eaves

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)-funded project, Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) Targetry HUB, officially launched, bringing together an impressive consortium of 15 research and industry partners. The IFE Targetry HUB focuses on developing and refining targets – key components of laser-based inertial fusion systems.