fusion power
Coverage of fusion power in the Nexus archive.
- Avalanche’s desktop fusion reactor delivers blistering-hot plasma
Fusion power startup Avalanche Energy announced that its reactor prototype heated a plasma to over 10 million degrees Celsius. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of desktop fusion technology.
- Fusion power startup Zap Energy pulls a partial pivot, adding nuclear fission to the mix
Zap Energy, a fusion power startup, is expanding its focus to include nuclear fission reactors alongside its existing fusion technology. The company's pivot aims to diversify its energy solutions by integrating both fission and fusion approaches.
- Britain's atomic brain trust gives itself till 2030 to unpick fusion challenges
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has allocated £2.5 billion for fusion power research, aiming to overcome technical challenges by 2030. The initiative outlines a roadmap for achieving breakthroughs in nuclear fusion energy within the next decade.