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.
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
South Korea’s bold $863.7 Million Fusion Investment to Ensure Energy Leadership
The South Korean government recently committed to a decade-long program to develop nuclear fusion technologies, focusing on establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Fusion Industry Update
Our first Insights Q&A of 2023 took place on 8th February with Andrew Holland, CEO of the Fusion Industry Association.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Energy - Preparing for International Markets
Our February Q&A event was with Chris Ajemian, VP Business Development and Regulatory Affairs at CTFusion.
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.
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.
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.
Reducing risk in complex projects
Why do mega-projects often fail, and what could fusion learn?
Fusion innovation paradigm shift - ecosystem challenges to commercialisation
Until now, fusion has predominantly been focused on technological innovation and not on commercialisation....