U.S. Department of Energy Releases Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Request for Information
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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Request for Information

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a Request for Information (RFI) on a proposed Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Framework (PPCF). The PPCF aims to build on other initiatives within the U.S. Fusion Strategy, including the Milestone Program and FIRE Collaboratives, to catalyze partnerships to accelerate fusion commercialization.

‘Star Wars’ lasers and waterfalls of molten salt: How Xcimer plans to make fusion power happen

‘Star Wars’ lasers and waterfalls of molten salt: How Xcimer plans to make fusion power happen

Xcimer has secured $100 million in Series A funding to build a prototype laser system for inertial fusion. This round of investing will support the establishment of a new facility in Denver. This new funding aims to push Xcimer closer to commercializing fusion power.

Fusion Focus at Congressional Hearing on “ARPA-E’s role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies”
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Fusion Focus at Congressional Hearing on “ARPA-E’s role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies”

On March 12, the Energy Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a Congressional hearing on “Bridging the Valley of Death: ARPA-E’s Role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies”. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) program has helped accelerate the development of a multitude of breakthrough technologies, including fusion energy.

Germany holds fusion hearing after funding and strategy announcements
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Germany holds fusion hearing after funding and strategy announcements

On September 27, the German parliament held a public hearing on “Strengthening fusion research at a world-class level” in Berlin, with participation by Germany-based FIA members Focused Energy and Proxima Fusion. The hearing signifies another step in accelerating fusion commercialization in Germany.

Senator Cantwell Voices Support for Semiconductor Inclusion in CHIPS for America Fund
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Senator Cantwell Voices Support for Semiconductor Inclusion in CHIPS for America Fund

On June 30, Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo, US Department of Commerce, on the importance of power semiconductors being included in the CHIPS for America Fund, based on the need for the growing fusion industry.

Congressional Hearing on Fusion Energy Shows Bipartisan Support For Accelerating Commercialization Efforts
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Congressional Hearing on Fusion Energy Shows Bipartisan Support For Accelerating Commercialization Efforts

On June 13, alongside representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, Helion Energy, US ITER Project Office, and General Atomics, FIA CEO Andrew Holland testified at a Congressional hearing on “From Theory to Reality: The Limitless Potential of Fusion Energy“, hosted by the Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. A main theme from the hearing: the general consensus to increase support for accelerated fusion commercialization, a feat that will unlock “limitless potential” for energy, climate, and economic benefits.