Private companies are racing to switch on the first fusion power plants by 2026
Dozens of private ventures are competing to replicate the sun’s energy on Earth, with several ambitious firms aiming to debut functional fusion power plants within the next few years.
Helion Energy and Commonwealth Fusion Systems are leading a high-stakes race to commercialize nuclear fusion, the process that powers the stars. Helion has committed to providing electricity to Microsoft by 2028, with their prototype expected as early as 2026. These private firms are utilizing advanced magnets and smaller reactor designs to move much faster than traditional government projects.
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