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US nuclear fusion builders fired up by Big Tech investments
With surging energy demand forecasts, private sector investment in U.S. fusion companies is on the rise.
Fusion Power Possible in Eight Years, US Energy Chief Says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says commercial fusion electricity should be on the grid within the 2030s.
Nvidia Joins Google to Fund Commonwealth’s Fusion Power Plant
The $863 million in funding broadens CFS’ range of global investors, and will support completion of their “SPARC” tokamak, currently…
Jeff Lawson and fusion scientists launch startup Inertia
A new fusion startup, Inertia, plans to commercialize the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s inertial confinement approach that has repeatedly achieved…
General Fusion escapes funding crunch with $22-million financing to achieve key scientific milestone
General Fusion has secured $22 million to finance the pursuit of its next scientific milestone on the path to commercial…
Startup secures major funding in quest to build ‘another sun’ on Earth: ‘The ultimate step’
Tokyo-based Helical Fusion has raised $15 million in Series A funding, accelerating the launch of their steady-state net power fusion…
China just bet $2 billion on fusion energy. The US must respond.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard urges US policymakers to more strongly back fusion as China’s fusion programming advances.
Germany advances plans for world’s first fusion power plant in “High-Tech Agenda”
Germany’s High-Tech Agenda sets out plans to make fusion and other key technologies central to innovation and clean energy.
Startup begins work on US fusion power plant. Yes, fusion.
Helion Energy has begun construction on a fusion power plant in Washington that aims to supply power to Microsoft data…
With Google Deal, Fusion Energy Inches Closer to Reality
Google’s deal to buy fusion-generated power from Commonwealth Fusion Systems reflects growing investment and partnership in commercial fusion.
Global investment in fusion energy rises the most since 2022
Global fusion energy investment grew by $2.64 billion in the year since last July
A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough May Be Closer Than You Think
A new generation of private companies is rapidly advancing fusion energy as it moves closer to reshaping the power industry.
Livermore Company, LLNL Team To Build Fusion Energy Plants
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and California-based fusion developer Longview Fusion Energy Systems are working together to accelerate Longview’s construction…
Helical Fusion raises $15m funding for fusion reactor development
Investors supporting this funding include SBI Investment and Keio Investment Initiative.
World’s first steady-state net power nuclear fusion plant gets funding boost
Japan-based Helical Fusion Company has announced the closure of its Series A funding round.
The EU’s Fusion Strategy – Can Europe lead the clean energy race?
Europe’s ambitions to lead the global race for fusion energy took centre stage at a recent Barcelona roundtable, as the…
Why the US and Europe could lose the race for fusion energy
The US and Europe risk losing the race for commercial fusion as China leverages its industrial strength and supply chains.
Record-Breaking Results Bring Fusion Power Closer to Reality
Breakthroughs from Germany’s Wendelstein 7-X and the UK’s Joint European Torus advance fusion development.
Japanese Fusion Industry Council releases “White Paper” on fusion
The Japanese fusion industry council “J-Fusion” has released a white paper detailing fusion energy and the need for specific regulations…
Google Signs Deal to Buy Fusion Energy From Bill Gates-Backed Startup
Google signed its first fusion power purchase deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems, aiming to power AI needs and grow its…
Google strikes fusion power deal
Google inked a power purchase deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and boosted its investment in CFS.
No one has made fusion power viable yet. Why is Big Tech investing billions?
Breakthroughs in fusion have triggered a frenzied race to harness a clean energy source that has eluded scientists for decades.
NJ plans $49M plasma lab in Princeton with SOSV, PPPL
New Jersey has announced a $49 million investment to launch HAX Plasma Forge, a new strategic innovation center focused on…
Japan and UK to sign memorandum for nuclear fusion collaboration
Japan and the UK will collaborate on fusion to achieve viable demonstration by the 2030s, combining the UK’s remote-controlled robot…
Fusion energy industry gets £2.5bn funding boost
The UK government has announced more than £2.5 billion of investment into fusion energy over the next five years as…
EX-Fusion secures $18.1m funding for nuclear fusion development
EX-Fusion has secured $18.1m in funding to develop fusion technology and enable future applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and space exploration.
Chris Wright shares views on reconciliation, renewables
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told lawmakers he is advocating for nuclear, geothermal, and fusion to receive tax credit treatment…
Livermore Lab Breaks Fusion Record Again
The National Ignition Facility achieved fusion ignition for the eighth time on April 7, setting records for energy yield and…
Europe’s fastest-growing nuclear fusion company raises $148 million in record funding round
Germany-based Proxima Fusion has raised €130 million in Europe’s largest private fusion investment round as the company works to develop…
Fusion supply chain spending rises as commercialisation nears
A new report from the Fusion Industry Association claims that supply chain spending in the sector almost doubled in 2024,…
Fusion supply chain sees growth in business
Global supply chain spending by fusion companies increased by 73% in 2024 to USD434 million, compared with about USD250 million…
From moonshots to megawatts: Fusion’s Cold War moment
Fusion is entering a new era as the global race to commercial deployment ramps up activity – and competition -…
350 MW fusion machine design gets closer to powering thousands of US homes
Type One Energy has successfully completed the first formal design review for its “Infinity Two” stellarator fusion power plant. The…
Realta Fusion taps $36M in fresh funds for its fusion-in-a-bottle reactor
Realta Fusion is hoping a new fundraising round will allow it to finalize the design of its Anvil prototype system.
‘A game changer’: Stakeholders announce Midwest nuclear fusion alliance
Nonprofit organization 5 Lakes Institute announced a regional fusion energy alliance at the Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit at the…
Groups Collaborate on Projects for Fusion Energy in Germany
Government officials in the German state of Hessen signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support development of a fusion…
Is China Pulling Ahead in the Quest for Fusion Energy? New reactors signal China’s plan to lead the world in fusion R&D
Amidst the global race to commercial fusion energy, observers of Chinese fusion tech development believe there is “yet more evidence…
The Future of Hydrogen-Boron Fusion: An Interview with Eric Lerner
Interview with Dr. Eric Lerner, founder of FIA member LPPFusion.
Fusion must be a national priority for the future of US energy security
“At a time when Washington is focused on budget cuts and government downsizing, one investment remains non-negotiable for America’s future:…
100x more fusion power: US firm reduces energy reactor cost by 50% with new machine
TAE Technologies has announced a streamlined approach to form and optimize plasma that increases efficiency, reduces complexity and cost, and…
Fusion Energy Needs Continued U.S. Leadership to Secure Our Energy Future
Dr. Tammy Ma, lead of the Inertial Fusion Energy Initiative at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, makes the case that the…
Here’s how Pacific Fusion plans to build a fusion power plant
Pacific Fusion emerged from stealth in October with a $900 million Series A. Now, the startup is revealing the physics…
Fusion R&D hub aims to break ground in Eastern Washington this summer
Avalanche Energy plans to open a first-of-its-kind facility for commercial-scale testing of fusion technologies in Eastern Washington. The envisioned center,…
Germany’s Marvel Fusion raises €113mn as nuclear fusion race heats up
Marvel Fusion raises €113mn in latest funding round.
Bill Gates-backed Commonwealth Fusion Systems hits key reactor construction milestone
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) marked a major milestone, announcing the installation of a key component of its SPARC demonstration machine.
Fusion energy startup Focused signs agreement with RWE, German state
Focused Energy signed a preliminary agreement with German utility RWE and the state of Hesse to build a laser-based fusion…
Thea Energy Hits Milestone in Quest to Simplify Fusion
Thea Energy announced the successful operation of their technology with results that validate their stellarator fusion approach.
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…