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Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
CBS covers the latest in fusion advancements.
How the U.S. is losing ground to China in nuclear fusion, as AI power needs surge
China and the U.S. are in a race to create the first grid-scale nuclear fusion energy. After decades of U.S…
Virginia governor say US must develop fusion or fall behind China on energy
The United States must expedite its development of fusion energy or risk falling behind China on energy dominance, said Virginia…
Renaissance Fusion raises €32M to radically simplify complex fusion reactors
Renaissance Fusion raised a €32 million Series A1. The startup plans to use those funds to build a demonstrator that…
The Fusion Energy Caucus Takes the Stage
On Wednesday afternoon at the FIA Annual Policy Conference, the bipartisan U.S. House Fusion Energy Caucus co-chairs reaffirmed their commitment…
German startup wins accolade for its fusion reactor design
Proxima Fusion, a two-year-old German fusion startup, has published plans for a working fusion power plant in a peer-reviewed journal.
Modi and Macron visit ITER site in southern France
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron toured the ITER fusion facility in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, near Marseille, on…
Bill allowing fusion energy to receive funding from Clean Energy Fund passed in committee
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee approved legislation (S-364) that would allow fusion energy to receive funding from New Jersey’s…
Type One inks fusion deals with Commonwealth, TVA
Fusion energy developer Type One Energy announced its signed agreements with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and the Tennessee Valley Authority to…
China is building a giant laser facility to master near-limitless clean energy, satellite images appear to show
Images from space reveal a huge X-shaped nuclear fusion research facility in China. This is a sign China may be…
China’s ‘artificial sun’ fuels Western fears it has lost race to energy holy grail
Stunted global progression has enabled Beijing to become a major player in the energy arms race. The Mianyang fusion facility…
Five bids to build nuclear fusion power plant
A shortlist of five bids to build a fusion power plant in Nottinghamshire has been announced by the UK government…
China unveils ‘Crimson Skyblade’ in nuclear fusion quest for unlimited clean energy
“Crimson Skyblade” is a superconducting linear plasma device that can help researchers test building materials in fusion machines. China’s Heifi-based…
Ministers pledge record £410m to support UK nuclear fusion energy
The UK government has announced a £410m investment in fusion for 2025.
Is Ed Miliband going to throw away our brilliant fusion industry?
With a world-leading fusion research ecosystem, the UK is poised to be a global leader in commercial fusion – but…
Is the world ready for the transformational power of fusion?
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard detail the status of fusion and the global race…
Germany’s IFE Targetry HUB pioneers laser-based inertial fusion
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)-funded project, Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) Targetry HUB, officially launched, bringing together an…
US falling behind China in race to nuclear fusion
Asia Times interviews FIA CEO Andrew Holland on US-China race to commercial fusion power.
Significant growth in fusion workforce needed, FIA finds
The fusion industry is growing rapidly and needs a range of skills both directly and in the supply chain, indicated…
Fusion Start-Up Plans to Build Its First Power Plant in Virginia
Commonwealth Fusion Systems announces site for fusion plant, aiming to generate carbon-free electricity in an industrial park near Richmond in…
Focused Energy buys two of the world’s most powerful lasers for its fusion quest
Fusion startup Focused Energy has signed a deal to buy two of the world’s most powerful lasers. The lasers will…
UK needs to act to take lead in £31-trillion nuclear fusion industry
The UK government needs to act now to attract companies in order to take the lead in the global fusion…
Britain ‘risks squandering world leadership in nuclear fusion’
Britain is at risk of losing its advantage in fusion, the Government has been warned, as countries such as China…
Fusion power is getting closer—no, really
The Economist covers private sector efforts accelerating the timeline to commercial fusion deployment.
Fusion startup Tokamak Energy attracts $125M for its egg-like reactor design
Tokamak Energy raises $125 million in its latest funding round to continue machine design development and expand its TE Magnetics…
Nuclear Fusion Leader Wants to Build on Site of Old Coal Plants
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has crossed a key threshold on its quest to generate commercial fusion power and is eyeing shuttered…
The Quest to Build a Star on Earth
The New York Times covers progress on the road to commercial fusion power, including details from visits to a handful…
A New Commercial Model To Unlock Fusion Energy
Australia-based fusion startup HB11 is focusing on technologies needed for commercial fusion that can generate revenue today.
Nuclear fusion start-up claims milestone with unconventional reactor
OpenStar reaches plasma milestone on the way to commercial fusion power.
Uncommon Thinkers: Zap’s Uri Shumlak wrestles with fusion energy in pursuit of carbon-free power
GeekWire profiles Zap Energy cofounder Uri Shumlak as one of this year’s “Uncommon Thinkers.”
Japan launches FAST fusion project
The FAST (Fusion by Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) project – with participation by universities and private companies – has been launched…
Fusion Energy Momentum Highlighted at Ministerial Meeting Hosted by IAEA and Italy
Government and industry leaders from around the world gathered in Rome for the inaugural ministerial meeting of the World Fusion…
How lessons from biotechnology can help unlock the future of fusion energy
In their research paper “What Fusion Energy Can Learn From Biotechnology,” MIT professors Andrew W. Lo and Dennis G. Whyte…
Investment is pouring in as the hype around nuclear fusion grows
In the view of a growing number of leaders in the tech industry – including Bill Gates and Vinod Khosla…
Finnish researchers join top fusion energy research group
Finland’s VTT research institution has been selected as the first-ever foreign partner for a U.S.’ Advanced Research Projects Agency -…
Can Europe get fired up to compete globally on nuclear fusion?
Fusion is heating up globally. Europe has an early lead, but there are concerns over future competitiveness.
A High-Profile Geneticist Is Launching a Fusion-Power Moonshot
California-based fusion developer Pacific Fusion comes out of stealth and announces over $900M in funding.
Commonwealth Fusion in Devens receives state license to store radioactive materials
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has received state approval to process, use, and store radioactive materials at its site.
Analysis: Why Abu Dhabi is betting on fusion
The UAE is acting strategically to secure its future in the fusion era. It has identified fusion as a critical…
Exclusive: Laser-driven energy startup moving to Bay Area
Focused Energy announced plans to move to California and use its new $65 million facility to improve the high-powered lasers…
Fusion plant design that could power 70,000 US homes revealed by Tokamak Energy
Tokamak Energy reveals first details of its pilot plant design, claiming that it will be capable of generating 800 megawatts…
US’ laser facility to advance fusion research to achieve limitless energy
Marvel Fusion and Colorado State University (CSU) partner on a new laser research facility located on CSU’s campus.
Fusion energy pilot plant unveiled
Tokamak Energy reveals early design details of its fusion energy pilot plant. Tokamak Energy is an awardee of the U.S.’…
Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century
Zap Energy recently secured $130M in fresh funding as their demo power plant begins operations. The company is advancing compact…
What China’s Rapid Gains in Nuclear Fusion Mean for the U.S.
The U.S. and China are in a high-tech race to achieve and commercialize fusion energy. WSJ covers what’s at stake…
How southern Wisconsin could become a nuclear fusion mecca
Realta, Shine, and Type One are leading on fusion in Wisconsin.
Launch of the First Nordic Fusion Forum
The Nordic Fusion Forum in Stockholm on October 1, led by Novatron Fusion, offered a Nordic perspective on the global…
Marvel Fusion lands $70M for laser-powered fusion bet
Marvel Fusion raises funding for their inertial fusion approach.
The Global Race to Fusion Energy is On
FIA EU Director Cyrille Mai Thanh covers global competitiveness accelerating the fusion industry.
Our Moonshot Moment Is Here
Fusion will provide reliable, carbon-free electricity for an expanding global economy. That will have profound geopolitical consequences.