This Week’s Fusion News: May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
The Fusion Report sized up where battery energy storage technology is headed and asked whether the next generation of AI-powered robots will run on fusion. The NRC is moving toward a substantially lighter federal review of fusion, Germany joined the EU’s IPCEI on innovative nuclear technologies for fusion only, Singapore’s A*STAR signed a five-year research pact with CFS, Canada backed a fusion-based copper-67 isotope production project, General Fusion brought on capital markets veteran Thomas Boehlert as it prepares for the public markets, and JT-60SA cleared its upgrade cycle and prepared for restart.
Will Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence Robots be Powered by Fusion Energy?
May 21, 2026
Fusion energy companies nearly doubled their supply chain spending in 2024, but risks remain. Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland discusses supply chain gaps, the role of data centers, and China’s competitive push; stressing the need for investment, policy support, and workforce development to accelerate commercialization.
China and the Threat to the World’s Energy Independence
/ July 29, 2025
China leads the world in manufacturing solar, wind, and grid components, and is moving aggressively into fusion energy. This dominance poses challenges to energy independence for the U.S. and its allies, highlighting the urgent need for reshoring production, investing in domestic supply chains, and securing critical infrastructure.
What Are The Critical Pieces In The Fusion Supply Chain, and How Do They Impact the Road to Commercial Fusion?
/ July 24, 2025
Fusion energy’s supply chain will make or break commercialization timelines. Each component requires specialized suppliers and engineering expertise. Let’s examine the companies and challenges driving these critical links.
At the Great Lakes FusionX Conference, leaders from SHINE Technologies, Realta Fusion, and the U.S. Department of Energy laid out practical strategies for financing, scaling, and deploying commercial fusion. The Midwest is becoming a serious player in the fusion race.
This Week’s Fusion News: July 18, 2025
/ July 18, 2025
This week in fusion: The global race intensifies as countries, startups, and labs pursue strategic leadership in commercial fusion energy. Thea Energy facility in New Jersey, Europe debates scale-up strategy, and Helical Fusion lands $15M. Meanwhile, grid reliability in the U.S. sparks new questions.
How Reliable Will the U.S. Power Grid Really Be in the Future?
/ July 17, 2025
The U.S. grid is facing a perfect storm: surging demand, aging infrastructure, and a patchwork response from policymakers. While DoE reports blame retiring plants and renewables, the real issue may be structural. Fusion energy won’t arrive fast enough to help, but meaningful planning and investment still could.
In an exclusive interview, Helical Fusion COO Yosuke Kubo shares insights into their unique “heliotron” stellarator approach to fusion energy. Backed by engineering expertise and a strategic national interest in energy independence, Helical Fusion aims to bring commercial fusion online in the early 2040s.
Q2 2025 brought mixed signals for fusion energy. While funding slowed amid political and economic headwinds, major electricity deals like Google’s purchase of 200 MW from Commonwealth Fusion Systems signal growing market confidence. As investor appetite shifts from hype to delivery, commercialization is entering a new chapter.