​The Target Date for Commercial Fusion Power

The quest for commercial fusion power has seen significant advancements in recent years, with several companies making notable progress. Here is a look at the target dates for achieving commercial fusion power for these leading companies, including Commonwealth Fusion Systems, TAE Technologies, Helion Energy, General Fusion, Zap Energy and Tokamak Energy.

 

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) Link to Press Release Statement

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a spin-off from MIT, is targeting the early 2030s for the deployment of a commercial fusion power plant. CFS is developing a compact, high-field tokamak called SPARC, which aims to demonstrate net energy gain from fusion reactions. The success of SPARC will pave the way for the development of ARC, a commercial fusion power plant

 

TAE Technologies Link to Press Release Statement

TAE Technologies, formerly known as Tri Alpha Energy, is based in Foothill Ranch, California. The company is developing aneutronic fusion power using a field-reversed configuration (FRC) and hydrogen-boron fuel. TAE Technologies aims to manufacture a prototype commercial fusion reactor by 2030. The company has raised substantial private funding and is leveraging its proprietary technology to achieve its ambitious goals.

 

Helion Energy Link to Press Release Statement

Helion Energy, based in Everett, Washington, is one of the frontrunners in the race to achieve commercial fusion power. The company aims to have a commercial fusion power plant operational by 2028. Helion’s approach involves using a unique pulsed fusion system that combines magnetic confinement and inertial fusion techniques.

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General Fusion Link to Press Release Statement

General Fusion, headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, is also aiming for the early 2030s to bring its fusion technology to the commercial market. The company is developing a magnetized target fusion system that uses a liquid metal liner to compress plasma and achieve the conditions necessary for fusion.

 

Zap Energy Link to Press Release Statement

Zap Energy, based near Seattle, Washington, is developing a sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion system. This approach aims to achieve fusion without the need for expensive and complex magnetic coils. Zap Energy has made significant progress and is targeting the early 2030s for commercial deployment.

 

Tokamak Energy Link to Press Release Statement

Tokamak Energy, a UK-based company, is developing spherical tokamak technology combined with high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. The company aims to have commercial fusion power plants deployed in the 2030s. Tokamak Energy has already achieved significant milestones, including reaching a plasma ion temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a key threshold for commercial fusion.

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