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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The Fusion Industry Association Annual Policy Conference
Cyd Cowley's report from the Fusion Industry Association Annual Policy Conference, with 3 key insights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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 .
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).
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?