3 Key Insights - Fusion in the EU
In our member Q&A session on the 21/11/2024, we discussed fusion activity in the EU with Milena Roveda, CEO of Gauss Fusion and Chair of the European Fusion Association (EFA)
The “unprecedented transformation” of the fusion sector: 3 key insights from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s World Fusion Outlook 2024 report
According to the latest IAEA report, 2024 marks a dynamic phase in fusion energy, characterised by technological diversity, strategic planning and enhanced drive for public–private collaboration.
How AI and High Performance Computing are Revolutionising Fusion Energy
The Clean Air Task Force has released a report at COP29 that explores the transformative role of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in advancing fusion energy.
The Inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group
The first ministerial meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) brought together high-level figures to discuss the global development of fusion power.
Pacific Fusion comes out of stealth mode with $900m funding announcement
Pacific Fusion has raised a remarkable $900 million in Series A funding. But the funding is not yet all “unlocked” so is the commitment meaningless?
Zap Energy secures $130 Million new funding to enable vital engineering demonstration in parallel with plasma R&D
Zap Energy’s recent $130 million Series D investment, places them in the top 5 of fusion companies ordered by secured funding.
3 Insights from Seattle Fusion Week
A first of its kind fusion energy workshop was held at Seattle Fusion Week to consider the possible benefits of a public/private federal/state regional approach to commercialisation of fusion energy.
Three Key Insights from FusionXInvest:Japan
The optimism coursing through FusionXInvest:Japan last week has made clear that stakeholders across the fusion industry believe that fusion commercialisation is coming soon.
Focus On: Fusion Policy in Australasia
Australia does not yet have many private companies working in fusion, but the situation may change quickly in light of Australian policy changes to enable fusion.
Plynth's strategic investment in Zap Energy signals Middle Eastern fusion interest
The establishment of Plynth’s fusion fund signals a growing interest from Middle Eastern countries in establishing a strong foothold in the fusion energy sector.
Helixos Plasma Power Framework: How to prepare your country for fusion energy
The Helixos team has conceived a framework bringing together policy, regulatory, financial, and scientific aspects needed for the commercialisation and deployment of fusion energy in a country.
5 Questions With… First Light Fusion
First Light Fusion takes a unique approach to inertial fusion energy (IFE) using shocks and amplifier technology.
3 Key Insights – The Japanese Fusion Grand Vision
In April 2024, Japan launched their first national strategy for fusion to look at the commercialisation of fusion and set out its ambitious power generation plan
Royal Society releases key publications on STEP roadmap to fusion energy
The Royal Society published a special edition of its esteemed journal, highlighting the challenges that need to be overcome to bring fusion energy into the commercial realm.
Yan Karavayeu: Understanding what private fusion companies are doing
Yan, a 4th year Physics student, wanted to learn about private fusion companies and their individual approaches to fusion energy.
Eugenia Obeng-Akrofi: Creating innovative problem-solving approaches
Our summer intern, Eugenia Obeng-Akrofi joined us for the chance to engage directly with cutting-edge advancements and innovative approaches within the fusion industry.
Thomas Rainford: Getting an overview of how the whole fusion industry fits together
Our intern Thomas Rainford, believes Fusion is going to make the world a better place for everyone.
Realta Fusion and UW Demonstrate Highest Ever Magnetic Field in Fusion Plasma Experiment
The WHAM team's achievement has profound implications for the future of fusion and the experiment now serves as a crucial testbed for the magnetic mirror reactor design.
Noah Chulu-Chinn: Combining media and fusion energy research
Fusion needs more people with a variety of skills to grow the industry. Noah is a third year fusion PhD student and joined Fusion Energy Insights as an intern to combine his media skills with fusion.
Inside View: Public Perception Of Fusion
Whilst fusion energy is broadly viewed positively, most people admitted in recent research, to knowing little about the technology.
3 Key Insights – Fusion in the Space Industry
Fusion has a wider range of applications than energy generation and one such use is fusion propulsion to enable travel in space.
FIA’s 2024 report shows continued growth and a maturing fusion industry
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA), released it's 4th report on 17th July 2024, examining the key developments within the fusion industry.
Decadal Timeframe for Fusion Pilot Plant IS Achievable - Kyoto Fusioneering Report Insights
The pursuit of a net energy-producing fusion plant by the mid-2030s is progressing at full speed, with coordination between public and private sector shaping supply chain and fusion development.
Japan doubling down on its commitment to fusion - FusionX Perspective
Building on a heritage of fusion science and engineering, in recent months the US and Japan announced a strategic partnership to accelerate fusion commercialisation.
The power of policy for the growth of fusion – Insights from The Fusion Industry Association’s Commercializing Fusion Energy Paper
The latest FIA report highlights the policy initiatives which will accelerate the commercial fusion energy industry.
5 Questions With… HB11 Energy
HB11 Energy featured in our ‘5 Questions With…’ interview in the latest June 2024 issue of the Fusion Energy Insights Quarterly. Here is a sneak-peek of some of the things HB11 Energy revealed.
Scorching Capitals, AI and the Fusion Future
As global warming continues to threaten the lives of billions, where do we go from here? Romi Mahajan, CEO of ExoFusion, gives his perspective.
The continued growth of the fusion supply chain – Insights from The Fusion Industry Association’s Supply Chain 2024 Report
Large growth in the global fusion supply chain reported in the Fusion Industry Association's latest report.
3 Key Insights from Fusion24
Fusion24, the world’s greatest fusion showcase, returned to London’s Science Museum. Find out more...
3 insights from Ferrari’s Sustainability Workshop
Ferrari's 2nd Sustainability Workshop took place in June. Melanie attended and spoke about fusion. Here are her 3 key insights.
Fusion Regulation: What Investors Need to Know with Sachin Desai, Helion Energy
We spoke to Sachin Desai, General Counsel at Helion Energy, to understand the regulatory framework which is crucial for investors in fusion technology.
5 questions with… Focused Energy
Focused Energy featured in our ‘5 Questions With…’ interview in the March 2023 issue of the Fusion Energy Insights Quarterly. Here is a sneak-peek of some of the things Focused Energy revealed.
3 insights from the inaugural ITER Private-Public Fusion Workshop
ITER’s inaugural private-public fusion workshop took place in May at the ITER site in France. Read on to discover our 3 key insights.
3 Key Insights - Fusion Waste: Is it a Showstopper for Fusion?
In our third member Q&A session of 2024, we discussed waste generation from fusion. Our expert speaker was Sehila M. Gonzalez de Vicente, Global Director of Fusion Energy at the Clean Air Task Force.
DIII-D Scientists Push the Performance for Fusion Plasmas
The DIII-D tokamak has pushed its fusion plasmas to new high-performance, power-plant relevant regimes. How can these experiments enable the fusion power-plants of the future?
The value of a TechFest – Tokamak Energy shares 3 insights
TechFest was a chance to showcase some of the incredible work and people driving continuous innovation across our company on the path to commercialising fusion in the 2030s. Find out more!
Fusion Skills – Equipping the Workforce for Commercial Fusion
What is happening in the UK to make sure that the fusion industry has a pool of skilled people to work in the sector to realise commercial fusion?
Key Insights from EPRI’s 2024 Supply Chain Workshop for Structural Components in Advanced Energy Systems
The EPRI Supply Chain Workshop for Components in Advanced Energy Systems took place in April . We take a look at the workshop on fusion.
3 Key Insights - Enabling Technologies for Fusion
At our Q&A session in April, we discussed enabling technologies for fusion – what are they and what recent progress has been made. Find out three key insights from this event.
Japan and the US form strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialisation of fusion energy
Find out more about the strategic partnership between Japan and the US.
KSTAR tokamak achieves 100 million degree plasma for record 48s
KSTAR, or the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research project, recently broke a world record during its plasma operations. Find out more and why it is important.
Navigating Risks in Fusion Investments with Zachery Halem, Lazard
Technology risk is the biggest risk in fusion currently. Read our insights from our podcast with Zachery Halem who discusses navigating the risks in fusion investment
The Fusion Industry Association Annual Policy Conference
Cyd Cowley's report from the Fusion Industry Association Annual Policy Conference, with 3 key insights.
Nuclear Energy Summit Report & Key Insights
After last week's IAEA Nuclear Energy Summit, Melanie Windridge reports back on the highlights of the event and the important insights into what was discussed.
5 questions with… Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems featured in our ‘5 Questions With…’ interview in the March 2024 issue of the Fusion Energy Insights Quarterly. Read on to find out more.
Explainer – Fusion Organisations
Find out who's who in the fusion industry. From fusion related groups to those who support fusion alongside other activities, this explainer will help you understand their remits.
Women in Fusion Profile: Naomi Scott-Mearns
Meet Naomi - Waste Innovation Science and Research Team Leader at UKAEA and Membership Project Manager for Fusion Energy Insights.
Industry Partnerships: Collaborating for Fusion Success with Andrew Holland, Fusion Industry Association, and Nick Walkden
In the 6th episode of our recent podcast series we spoke to Andrew Holland Nick Walkden about the importance of fusion partnerships - Find out more here.
Type One Energy Announces Plant at Former TVA Coal Power Plant
Type One Energy Group has announced plans to build their stellarator fusion test device at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bull Run coal power plant.
3 Insights from FusionXInvest Boston
Alice Durham shares 3 key insights from FusionXInvest and asks is fusion energy the new space race?
Leaping the ‘Valley of Death’: Insights from Harvard’s Workshop on Commercialization Pathways for Fusion Energy
Do you know about 'valley of death'—a phase where technologies falter in the transition from academia to commercialisation? Find out more from these 3 key insights...
FusionXInvest Boston - bringing together capital and opportunity in the fusion industry
Melanie Windridge looks back on an exciting few days in Boston at FusionXInvest.
The Fusion Frontier: A New Energy Revolution
In the first episode of The Fusion Frontier podcast, we met Phil Larochelle who spoke about the world of fusion technology. Read to discover 3 key insights from this episode.
Fusion Industry Outlook & Trends for 2024
We were delighted to welcome Andrew Holland, CEO of the Fusion Industry Association to our member Q&A session. Here, we share 3 essential insights on the road ahead for fusion.
New fusion energy record from JET's final tritium experiments
The Joint European Torus (JET) fusion device broke another world record during its final deuterium-tritium (D-T) campaign, the UK Atomic Energy Authority announced on Thursday 8th February 2024.
The Latest Developments in Fusion Energy at the Royal Institution
We were delighted to be invited to the UKAEA's event at the Royal Institution. Read about what was covered a this near sell-out occasion.
Taking the Leap: Why Companies are Investing in Fusion with Tina Tosukhowong
More key insights from our current podcast series. Fusion Frontiers. Read 3 key points from Tina Tosukhowong, TDK Ventures on why companies are investing in fusion.
5 Questions with SHINE Technologies
Our members receive our Fusion Insight Quarterly as part of their membership. We're sharing a sneak peek into December's issue about SHINE Technologies.
Fusion Funding: Venture Capital and Beyond with Tyler Ellis
In our podcast with Tyler Ellis, investor and advisor at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, he explained the investment needed to bring commercial fusion into play. Read the key insights here.
What’s in store at next month’s FusionXInvest at MIT?
Find out more from Matthew Perks about the FusionXInvest event
Opinion: Four Admonitions for Private-Sector Fusion Companies
Looking ahead into the new year, Romi Mahajan shares some outsider observations about fusion for consideration.
Demystifying Fusion Technology: From Science to Business with Sir Ian Chapman
Read our 3 key insights from our podcast with Sir Ian Chapman on bridging the gap between science and business.
An intern’s tour of General Fusion
Our summer intern, Isaac Clemenger visited General Fusion in Canada. Find out what he discovered on his behind the scenes tour.
A year in fusion: 2023
Naomi Scott-Mearns and Melanie Windridge look back at the big fusion news of 2023 and summarise the three key trends of the year.
COP28: 3 Key Insights
Three key fusion insights from Simon Woodruff on behalf of Fusion Energy Insights from COP28
US announces new international fusion engagement plan at COP28
John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, announced a new US international engagement plan on fusion energy at COP28. Read about why this is important.
FusionXInvest agenda filling up fast
COP 28 looms large on the horizon and fusion energy is stealing some of the pre-COP limelight. The momentum is real, then. What does all of this mean for fusion investment and commercialisation?
Lithium: A Critical Fuel for the Fusion Revolution
Our November Q&A session, Nick Walkden talked to us about the vital role of Lithium in the development of fusion energy. Read the important takeaways. here.
UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy development
The UK and the US have announced an important partnership to accelerate fusion energy . Read about why this is such good news.
Insights from the IAEA Fusion Energy Conference
The IAEA Fusion Energy Conference was a fantastic demonstration on how fusion energy is coming to the fore. Read our top takeaways from the event.
FusionXInvest in Boston in 2024
Join us at FusionXInvest in Boston this February. FusionXInvest is designed to bring capital and investment to the fusion energy industry.
New UK Fusion Strategy Announced
This week, Andrew Bowie MP, Minister of Nuclear and Networks announced the latest UK fusion strategy. Read more to find out what was said.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
Fusion innovation paradigm shift - ecosystem challenges to commercialisation
Until now, fusion has predominantly been focused on technological innovation and not on commercialisation....