Fusion Energy

The French government formalizes its industrial strategy to develop a competitive national sector for sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to meet domestic demand and strengthen France's export position by 2030.
German company Proxima Fusion, specialized in nuclear fusion, has announced a €130 million funding round aimed at building a stellarator, an alternative technology designed to achieve industrial-scale fusion energy.

Brussels launches call for input on its first fusion strategy

The European Commission opens a four-week consultation to define industrial and regulatory priorities for the EU’s first fusion energy strategy, expected by the end of 2025.
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nT-Tao hosts the first Israel Fusion Forum to establish a national industrial ecosystem in a global sector valued in the trillions of dollars.
The international ITER project is organising an open day at its nuclear fusion site in the Bouches-du-Rhône, with teams mobilised to showcase the progress of the experimental installation to the public.

CEA and CNRS launch €50mn programme for superconductors

CEA and CNRS deploy SupraFusion, a project funded by France 2030, to develop high-temperature superconductors for nuclear fusion and industrial applications.
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US-based TAE Technologies claims it has reduced the size, complexity and cost of its fusion devices by validating a new plasma formation method in a next-generation machine.
Marvel Fusion extends its Series B funding to €113 mn with backing from Siemens Energy, EQT Ventures and the European Innovation Council, aiming to build a laser fusion reactor prototype by 2032.

The UK STEP project promises regional economic impact of GBP489 mn per year

The West Burton site, selected for the prototype STEP fusion plant, is set to generate thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of pounds annually, according to a study commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council.
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A memorandum of understanding has been signed to develop a nuclear fusion power plant using laser technology in Biblis, Hesse, by 2035. The project brings together the regional government, industrial companies, and scientific institutions to structure a fusion energy sector.
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Italian company Eni announce a partnership to build the world's largest tritium fuel cycle facility. This project, located in England, aims to optimise tritium management for future fusion power plants.

nT-Tao secures additional $5 million funding for compact nuclear fusion

Israeli nuclear fusion pioneer nT-Tao receives $5 million in funding from the Israel Innovation Authority to accelerate the development of its compact fusion demonstrator. This marks the fourth consecutive time the company has received such support.
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Industry, academic, and government experts gathered at the IEA CERT thematic workshop to discuss public-private collaboration and funding priorities for the development of fusion energy.
The British company First Light Fusion announces a major strategic shift: it will now focus on commercial partnerships for its amplification technologies, abandoning its nuclear fusion power plant project.

Fusion Energy: A Record Plasma Duration Set in France

French researchers have achieved a new milestone in fusion experiments by recording a world record for plasma confinement duration, a crucial step toward harnessing fusion energy.
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The SMART tokamak, a nuclear fusion experimental device, has generated its first plasma. This major breakthrough marks a turning point in the quest for a compact and efficient fusion reactor.
Fusion energy reached $7 billion in investments in 2024, driven by businesses seeking efficient energy alternatives. Small Modular Reactors (SMR) have gained significant interest, particularly in industrial sectors.

A site in Virginia chosen to host the first commercial fusion power plant

The American company Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has selected Chesterfield County, Virginia, to build a fusion power plant, a global first that could revolutionize clean and reliable energy by the 2030s.
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Tokamak Energy announces a $125 million funding round, marking a key step toward the commercialization of fusion energy and the development of high-temperature superconducting technologies. A strategic global collaboration to address energy challenges.
Advances in fusion reactor technologies are underway in Spain with the SMART tokamak at the University of Seville, while the New Zealand startup OpenStar Technologies has made a key breakthrough with its floating magnetic component.
Amanda Levete presents the design of the UK's 1st inertial fusion power plant at the UK Atomic energy authority campus in Culham.|Amanda Levete presents the design of the UK's 1st inertial fusion power plant at the UK Atomic energy authority campus in Culham.
Avangrid develops the first large-scale offshore wind project built by unionized workers in the United States.|Avangrid develops the first large-scale offshore wind project built by unionized workers in the United States.

Aker Solutions signs €280 million Offshore Contract

Aker Solutions supplies an HVDC transmission system for an offshore wind project. The customer has not been disclosed yet.|Aker Solutions supplies an HVDC transmission system for an offshore wind project. The customer has not been disclosed yet.
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Avangrid launches its new Park City Wind offshore wind project in Connecticut and plans to create 2800 jobs.|Avangrid launches its new Park City Wind offshore wind project in Connecticut and plans to create 2800 jobs.
Atlantic Shores, a new joint venture between EDF Renewables and Shell New Energies, will boost new energies in New Jersey.|Atlantic Shores, a new joint venture between EDF Renewables and Shell New Energies, will boost new energies in New Jersey.

Albania Tender for Large Wind Projects

A call for tenders is launched in Albania to encourage the development of large-scale onshore wind power plants.|A call for tenders is launched in Albania to encourage the development of large-scale onshore wind power plants.
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Central Asia's largest wind farm, the Zhanatas project in Kazakhstan, completed with a capacity of 100 MW, is the result of Sino-Kazakh cooperation and addresses the north-south energy imbalance while supporting the country's transition to renewable energies.
Avanti Energy completes acquisition of approximately 20,000 hectares of land in Montana. The reason: potential helium wealth.|Avanti Energy completes acquisition of approximately 20,000 hectares of land in Montana. The reason: potential helium wealth.

Arise sells 2 wind farms to TRIG and InfraRed in Sweden

Arise announces the sale of the Ranasjö and Salsjöhöjden wind farms in Sweden to TRIG and InfraRed, investment companies.|Arise announces the sale of the Ranasjö and Salsjöhöjden wind farms in Sweden to TRIG and InfraRed, investment companies.
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Acciona starts construction of the Celada Fusión wind farm in Palencia, Spain. Planned output: 48 MW. The project will require an initial investment of over 45 million euros and will be commissioned in the first quarter of 2022.|Acciona starts construction of the Celada Fusión wind farm in Palencia, Spain. Planned output: 48 MW. The project will require an initial investment of over 45 million euros and will be commissioned in the first quarter of 2022.
Ameresco inaugurates its 9.2 MW wind power project in Greece. The project was awarded under a contract with Ameresco's Greek subsidiary PPC Renewables. With its 1st wind farm in Europe, Ameresco reinforces its position as an international leader in renewable energies.|Ameresco inaugurates its 9.2 MW wind project in Greece. The project was awarded under a contract with Ameresco's Greek subsidiary PPC Renewables. By building its 1st wind farm in Europe, Ameresco strengthens its position as an international leader in renewable energies.

Allete Clean Energy acquires 160MW of wind power in Wisconsin

Allete Clean Energy announces a new stage in its growth with the purchase of several wind power assets in Wisconsin, USA. The company acquires 160 MW of wind power and strengthens its portfolio of over 1.7 GW of renewable assets.|Allete Clean Energy announces a new step in its growth by purchasing several wind power assets in Wisconsin, USA. The company has acquired 160 MW of wind power and strengthened its portfolio of over 1.7 GW of renewable assets.
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The Kom Omno solar park in Egypt will be expanded from 200 to 500 MW thanks to Amea Power of the United Arab Emirates. The electricity generated will be sold to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, contributing to Egypt's sustainable energy objectives. AMEA Power is also developing other renewable energy projects in several countries, including wind and solar power.

Offshore wind farm 2020: RWE UK moves towards major expansion

The Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm, opened in 2015, is expanding. Renewables specialist RWE Renewables UK has announced one of its newest projects.
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