ITER and building a fusion supply chain
ITER ("The Way" in Latin) is one of the most ambitious energy projects in the world today. We invited Roberto Hinojosa to our September Q&A session to find out more...
Government announces up to £650 million for UK alternatives to Euratom
The UK Government announced £650m in new funding for fusion on 7th September 2023. Why is this a significant move for the ambitious UK fusion industry?
Germany announces new fusion programme
Germany has announced a new public programme for fusion. How does this new plan change the level of funding and commitment for fusion in Germany?
General Fusion announces new fusion demo machine
General Fusion announced plans to build a new magnetised target fusion (MTF) device in August 2023. Read our blog to find out exactly what is significant about this plan.
SHINE Technologies Achieves Visible Proof of Fusion
In August 2023, SHINE Technologies demonstrated Cherenkov radiation. What is this and why does it matter?
Tokamak Energy and Sumitomo Corporation sign collaboration agreement to accelerate industrialisation of fusion energy
This partnership is an important step to accelerate the delivery of commercial fusion. Find out more...
Amolika Bansal - exploring how fusion technology can address global challenges
Amolika - "What excites me is that fusion energy holds the potential to revolutionise multiple sectors by providing a clean, abundant, and sustainable power source."
First Light and IDOM to collaborate on radionuclide production
Fusion isn't just about energy! Find out how First Light Fusion's partnership with IDOM Nuclear Services can benefit medical science
Isaac Clemenger - impressed by the huge breadth of the fusion industry
Our interns are with us to learn about fusion energy, so what has Isaac learnt during his time with us?
Patrick O'Regan - the fusion intern with a politics background
"The most surprising thing I have discovered is how close we actually are to realising fusion energy" Read more from our student intern, Patrick O'Regan.
Ryan Oatley - "Fusion Energy Insights has been an invaluable experience"
Energy, space propulsion and fusion investment--find out about intern Ryan Oatley's motivations and experiences with us this summer.
Launch of the Fusion Industry Association's 2023 report
We had a fantastic evening at the launch event of the FIA's 2023 Fusion Energy report.
FIA’s 2023 report shows industry growth and optimism
The Fusion Industry Association has released its report about the fusion industry. Read our summary of the 3 key insights.
Fusion industry could face supply chain ‘chicken-and-egg’ scenario – FIA Supply Chain Report insights
Back in May the FIA published their report on the fusion industry supply chain. Read more to discover one of the problems that report raised.
NIF breakthrough and the commercialisation of inertial fusion
Our May Insights Q&A covered the NIF announcement of energy gain in December 2022. In this session we get 3 different perspectives of the breakthrough.
Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft
Our explanation of what the news that Helion Energy will provide Microsoft with electricity in 5 years means for the industry.
FusionXInvest Insights
We had a fantastic couple of days at FusionXInvest this week. Read o brief roundup, along with 3 key insights.
Japan’s Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy
The Japanese Government have announced its first nuclear fusion strategy, backing up the collaboration between public and private sectors. Find out more about the strategy and why it's important .
Women in Fusion Profile - Miki Nishimura
Miki is an engineer with Kyoto Fusioneering, a company that specialises in fusion plant engneering. She works with plasma experts and fusion plant engineers.
First steady-state, high performance tokamak plasma achieved on EAST in China
The EAST tokamak achieved a stable H-mode plasma for 403 seconds, which is a new record pulse length for high performance operation in tokamaks (over 6.5 minutes).
US government initiatives for fusion energy development
For our Insights Q&A in April we invited Ahmed Diallo and Sam Wurzel from ARPA-E to share their perspectives on US government initiatives for fusion energy development.
US fusion regulation will separate it from nuclear fission
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has voted unanimously for the development of a fusion regulatory framework. What does this mean for fusion?
Fusion News: Fusion start-up receives $29M, falling in love with fusion and more!
Cyd Cowley, PhD student at the University of York, presents a summary of recent fusion energy news stories on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion News: SPRIND approves Pulsed Light Technologies, Eni and CFS speed up plans for fusion energy and UK and US launch $3m fusion energy materials project
A summary of recent fusion energy news stories is presented by Dr Hazel Lowe, Plasma Diagnostician at Tokamak Energy on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Eni Sign Strategic Framework Agreement
Fusion company CFS and energy company Eni have signed an agreement for closer collaboration on fusion. Read to understand why this is significant news.
Join us at Fusion Energy Insights as an intern this summer
After the successful placement of two students last year, we’re offering three placements for undergraduate interns via the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Fusion Industry Programme (FIP).
Fusion News: Japan experiments with alternate fuel, foresight study on developments in advancing fusion and companies aim to trigger rapid-fire fusion blasts
Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, a consultant specialising in science communication, gives updates on the latest in fusion for the latest episode of Fusion News on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
$1bn for fusion in Biden's US budget request for 2024
President Biden has announced the 2024 budget proposal which includes record funding for fusion energy. Here are some details.
Women in Fusion Profile: Dr. Denise Hinkel
Dr. Denise Hinkel is a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and serves as a Team Lead for predictive capability within the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) Programme.
Women in Fusion Profile: Leah Morgan
Leah Morgan is a Diagnostic Project Engineer at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. She is responsible for defining, designing, and installing diagnostics on the JET, MAST-U, and ITER tokamaks.
Women in Fusion Profile: Kelli Humbird
Kelli is a Design Physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She completed her PhD in Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University in 2019.
Women in Fusion Profile: Radha Bahukutumbi
Radha Bahukutumbi is currently a Distinguished Scientist at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). We asked her to tell us more about her work.
FusionXInvest London Announced
FusionXInvest: the first in a series of global events designed to bring capital and investment to the fusion energy industry.
UK reaffirms commitment to fusion strategy and brings together fusion leaders and investors to spur the delivery of fusion energy
Last week, Fusion Energy Insights founder, Melanie Windridge, attended a Fusion Energy Breakfast event at No. 10 Downing Street.
Fusion News: Fusion prototype to be built at Culham, Russian magnet arrives at ITER and UK gov announces fusion delivery body
In the latest episode of Fusion News, Jasmine Mund, engineering intern at Kyoto Fusioneering, gives updates on the latest in fusion news on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion Industry Update
Our first Insights Q&A of 2023 took place on 8th February with Andrew Holland, CEO of the Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion News: Fusion's future according to women, TAE launches subsidiary and how metal alloys can support fusion
In this week's episode of Fusion News, Cyd Cowley, PhD student at the University of York, gives updates on the latest in global fusion energy news on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion News: DOE fusion funding, tokamak experiments provide unique data and Chinese tokamak achieves improved plasma retention
Dr. Hazel Lowe, Head of Laser Diagnostics at Tokamak Energy, discusses the latest updates in global fusion news from The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion News: The Good Tech Awards, World Survey of Fusion Devices and possible delays for ITER
Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, a consultant specialising in science communication, gives updates on the latest in fusion for this week’s episode of Fusion News from The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion News: Fusion highlights of 2022
In Friday 16th's episode of Fusion News, Cyd Cowley, shares some of the major fusion developments from this year.
NIF achieves energy gain
The U.S. Department of Energy announces that the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has achieved fusion energy gain.
Perspectives on investment for the energy transition and how to approach fusion
Amy Duffuor and Dr. Lauren Hartle joined us for December's Q&A Insights session.
Fusion News: UK Start-up plans reactor, TAE wins $17.4M grant and BEIS commit millions to spearhead fusion innovation
Emre Yildirim, PhD student at the University of Manchester, updates us on the latest in fusion energy news worldwide on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion News: Russia sends France giant magnet, and how magnets might be the future of fusion
A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by Cyd Cowley, Cyd shares the latest news articles about fusion from around the world on behalf of The Fusion Industry
Opportunities for SMEs in the growing fusion industry
On November 10th we welcomed Thomas P. Davis, President & Chief Technology Officer, Oxford Sigma on to discuss opportunities for SMEs in the growing fusion ecosystem.
Fusion News: Prototype fusion reactor revealed, 70 foot fusion gun and new fusion pilot plant in the US announced
Dr. Hazel Lowe, Head of Laser Diagnostics at Tokamak Energy, gives updates on the latest in fusion news from around the world on behalf of The Fusion Industry Association.
Fusion Energy Insights on The Road
It has been a busy autumn for Fusion Energy Insights, with founder Melanie Windridge travelling to both New York and Lisbon to discuss fusion energy, as well as events at home in London.
Fusion News: UKAEA and Tokamak collaboration, how fusion will help decarbonise the power system and groundbreaking experiments at JET
Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, a consultant specialising in science communication, gives updates on the latest in fusion for this week’s episode of Fusion News.
Materials challenges for fusion energy & the fusion materials roadmap
On Wednesday 12th October we had an Insights Q&A session with Amanda Quadling, Director of Materials at UKAEA, talking about materials challenges for fusion energy.
Fusion News: Feds commit $50M for fusion; UK fusion plant for West Burton, and Z-pinch fusion
Emre Yildirim, PhD student at the University of Manchester studying materials of fusion energy, gives updates on the latest in fusion from The Fusion Industry Association.
US Department of Energy announces $50M fusion development programme
On Thursday, September 22, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50M fusion development program at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fusion News: Regulating fusion, Manchin hearing on commercialisation and Japan to draft fusion strategy
Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, a consultant specialising in science communication, gives updates on the latest in fusion for this week’s episode of Fusion News for the Fusion Industry Association.
Digital Engineering and advanced techniques to improve efficiencies for commercial fusion
Gary Reed, Energy Transition Business Manager at Assystem, together with Graham Openshaw, Head of digital at Assystem, discuss what role digital engineering will play in commercialising fusion.
Ox To Zero: A one day event with Oxfordshire's most innovative thinkers
Last week Fusion Energy Insights founder, Melanie Windridge attended the Ox to Zero event that took place at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford.
Fusion News: Thailand joins China on project, researchers ready to leverage the power of exascale and Scientists apply boron to tungsten components in fusion facilities
Dr. Hazel Lowe, Head of Laser Diagnostics at Tokamak Energy, gives updates on the latest in fusion news from around the world for the Fusion Industry Association.
Safoora Chaudhary: Fusion Energy Insights Intern
This summer, Fusion Energy Insights took on 2 interns as part of the UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme (Education scheme). Safoora Chaudhary is one of our interns...
Fusion News: Ignition confirmed for first time, TAE's planned fusion reactor and peanut shaped reactors
In this week's episode of Fusion News, Cyd Cowley, PhD student at the University of York, gives updates on the latest in fusion from around the world.
Isabella Cooper-Brown: Fusion Energy Insights Intern
Isabella Cooper-Brown has been working with Future Energy Insights as in intern this summer as part of the Fusion Industry Programme. We caught up with her to find out a bit more about her.
Fusion News: A look back over the top fusion energy news from the last 12 months
Cyd Cowley, PhD student at the University of York, introduces our summer special episode, in which the Fusion News Team selected their favourite news stories from the past year to highlight.
Opportunities of Commercial Fusion
Our public Q&A Insights in July was with Simon Barber, UK managing director of Assystem on Opportunities of Commercial Fusion.
Fusion News: Nuclear Investment hits £2.5 billion, update on laser fusion and UKAEA and Commonwealth Fusion Systems sign agreement
In this week's episode of Fusion News, Cyd Cowley, PhD student at the University of York, gives updates on the latest in fusion from around the world.
Fusion News: UK unveils nuclear fusion plant, design work starts on European commercial fusion power station and Fusion funding doubles in 12 months.
In this week’s episode of Fusion News, Emre Yildirim, PhD student at the University of Manchester, gives updates on key fusion news stories.
What does the Russian invasion of Ukraine mean for energy and climate change?
July's Q&A Insights session was with Dr Ajay Gambhir, a Senior Research Fellow at the Imperial College London Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment.
Fusion News: Seattle Startup, tritium fuel shortage, UK regulatory framework and AI to accelerate fusion
In this week’s episode of Fusion News, Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, Fusion Consultant Specialising in Science Communication, gives updates on key fusion news stories.
Regulation decision to help ‘accelerate’ fusion energy progress
On 20th June 2022, the UK government announced that fusion energy facilities will continue to be regulated by the Environment Agency (EA) and Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Fusion News: Fast lasers, corrosion resistance for fusion and UK leads energy breakthrough
This week’s episode of Fusion News is a summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by Dr. Hazel Lowe, Plasma Diagnostician at Tokamak Energy.
The Physics of Fusion, Tokamaks and Beyond: Implications for Commercialisation of Fusion
June's Q&I Insights was with Dr Alan Costly on The physics of fusion, tokamaks and beyond. Dr Costley has a PhD in plasma spectroscopy from Imperial College London.
Fusion News: Bottling the sun, fusion reactor capacity, fusion funding increases and robotic snakes.
Cyd Cowley, PhD Student at the University of York and working at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, gives updates on the latest in fusion for this week’s episode of Fusion News.
World Environment Day: Fusion's Part in a New Energy System
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on June 5th since 1974, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach.
Fusion News: Tokamak Energy investment, Cyrogenic Innovation and MIT expands to build SPARC
In this week’s episode of Fusion News by the Fusion Industry Association, Dr. Erica Salazar, Magnet Systems Lead at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, discusses several key fusion news stories.
Demonstrating new technologies and lessons from fission
Our May Insights Q&A event was with Dr Ashley Finan, the Director of the National Reactor Innovation Center and a Division Director at Idaho National Laboratory.
Fusion News: Australian fusion $, White House support and MIT machine learning
Emre Yildirim, PhD Student at the University of Manchester, gives updates on the latest in fusion for this week’s episode of Fusion News.
Fusion News: Oxford Start up breakthrough, digital twins and fusion reactor walls
In this week’s episode of Fusion News, Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, Fusion Consultant Specialising in Science Communication, gives updates on several fusion news stories.
Safety and Risk Considerations for Fusion Power Plants
Governments now are increasingly thinking about how to regulate the new fusion industry. A good regulatory framework needs to be proportionate to the hazard.
First Light announces fusion from their projectile-driven approach
First Light Fusion has achieved fusion reactions by a new approach, proving their unique new target technology.
The health risks of radiation and surrounding misconceptions
Our March Insights Q&A event was with Prof. Gerry Thomas, Chair in Molecular Pathology at Imperial College London and Director of the Chernobyl Tissue Bank.
Fusion News: White House event, 100 million degrees, and a "Big Gun"
In this summary of Fusion News, Cyd Cowley presents a series of stories about the White House fusion energy event, a 100 million degree breakthrough at Tokamak Energy and more.
USA: Developing a Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the U.S. Department of Energy hosted a White House Summit where fusion energy leaders set out their proposal for an updated fusion strategy.
Fusion News: Pilot plant "gaps", more magnet innovation & funding for Shanghai-based fusion company
A roundup of the latest fusion news from The Fusion Industry Association presented by Dr. Erica Salazar, a Magnet Systems Lead at Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
Tokamak Energy Achieves Plasma Temperatures of 100 Million Degrees
The Tokamak Energy team has achieved plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees in their spherical tokamak fusion device ST40. This is the temperature threshold required for commercial fusion energy.
Fusion Energy - Preparing for International Markets
Our February Q&A event was with Chris Ajemian, VP Business Development and Regulatory Affairs at CTFusion.
Fusion News: JET’s fusion record, AI for fusion, stellarator shaping and tritium engineering
A summary of the latest fusion news from the Fusion Industry Association. This episode is presented by presented by Emre Yildirim, a PhD student working on materials for fusion energy.
Fusion News: Major milestones, industrial giants join fusion efforts and Japanese start-up investment
A summary of the latest fusion news from the Fusion Industry Association. This episode is presented by Cyd Cowley, a PhD student working at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy.
Significance of JET Record Fusion Energy Announcement
On Wednesday 9th February, EUROfusion and the UK Atomic Energy Authority announced the results of the latest experimental campaign on the JET tokamak.
Women in Fusion Profile - Rhiann Canavan
A profile of Rhiann Canavan, a Research and Development Engineer at the Culham Science Centre.
Fusion from a physics and economics perspective
3 insights from author Q&A with Arthur Turrell, discussing fusion energy from a physics and economics viewpoint.
Fusion News: South Korea’s tokamak milestone, General Fusion compression progress and JET’s 100,000th pulse
A summary of the latest fusion news from the Fusion Industry Association. This episode is presented by Dr Hazel Lowe, Plasma Diagnostician at Tokamak Energy, UK.
Fusion News: 2021 summary, China's tokamak record & fusion finance
A summary of the latest fusion news from the Fusion Industry Association. This episode is presented by Cyd Cowley, a PhD student working at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy.
Fusion News: A new era in fusion, Public-Private Partnerships, and a breakthrough in powering HTS magnets
A summary of the latest fusion news from the Fusion Industry Association. This episode is presented by Dr. Erica Salazar, a Magnet Systems Lead at Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
Fusion innovation paradigm shift - ecosystem challenges to commercialisation
Until now, fusion has predominantly been focused on technological innovation and not on commercialisation....
Fusion News: Almost $2bn in new fusion investment, edge shaping improves performance and more...
A summary of the latest fusion news from the Fusion Industry Association. This episode is presented by Emre Yildirim, PhD student at the University of Manchester.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems Raises $1.8 Billion in Funding to Commercialise Fusion Energy
We’re really seeing the momentum build in the fusion space now and the increased funding will allow the plans to be executed faster.
Addressing the technical challenges beyond energy breakeven
There are various areas where we still need technology development or facilities to do research or testing because we just don’t have all the answers yet.
Helion announces the largest private fusion fundraise so far - $500m+
Private fusion company Helion has secured $500m to deliver a fusion demonstrator, and there’s additional commitments of $1.7bn going forward.
How is the energy landscape changing for utilities and how will fusion fit?
Renewables are changing energy systems and LCOE may not always be the most important metric for clean energy companies seeking to compete.
UK set to be first country to legislate for safe and efficient rollout of fusion energy
The UK government has released a fusion strategy document and declared that the UK will become the first country in the world to legislate the safe and effective rollout of fusion energy.
Reducing risk in complex projects
Why do mega-projects often fail, and what could fusion learn?
Commonwealth Fusion Systems creates viable path to commercial fusion power with world’s strongest magnet
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) announced the successful test of the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting (HTS) fusion magnet. So, what have they done and why does it matter?
NIF Experiment Puts Researchers at Threshold of Fusion Ignition
A National Ignition Facility (NIF) experiment achieved a fusion energy release of 1.3 mega joules (MJ). So, what have they done and why does it matter?