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
The Fusion Report’s Q2 2025 Industry Brief reveals continued progress in fusion energy commercialization. Global investment exceeds $8.3B, pilot projects are taking shape, and demand forecasts predict a $1T market by 2050. This industry brief presents insights executives, investors, strategic partners, and the fusion-curious need to understand the fusion energy landscape, technology maturity, and commercial gaps.
Fusion 2035: The 10-Year Shot Clock is a half-day webinar on August 12 bringing together leaders from across the global fusion energy ecosystem. Hear from top companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Pacific Fusion, Xcimer Energy, Thea Energy, and more as we explore how fusion is racing toward commercialization by 2035.
This Friday is the 4th of July: How Far Are We From Energy Independence?
/ July 1, 2025
As the U.S. eyes energy independence this Fourth of July, The Fusion Report examines how various energy sources stack up. With rising electricity demand and shifting supply chains, fusion’s clean, U.S.-built potential could play a pivotal role in long-term independence.
AI Data Centers: Driving Battery Technologies That Could Be Useful Beyond Powering Servers
/ June 26, 2025
As AI data centers strain the grid, their demand is accelerating innovation in safer, scalable battery storage. Organic flow batteries are a low-cost, nonflammable alternative to lithium-ion, now being tested for both data infrastructure and grid-scale deployment. Could this old idea create a new breakthrough?
If Electric Vehicles Go Away, Is Fusion Energy Still Important???
/ June 24, 2025
With U.S. EV sales softening under Trump 2.0, some are questioning fusion’s long-term relevance. Fusion’s role in global energy resilience remains essential from powering data centers to electrifying fast-growing economies. This article explores how shifting demand drivers are reshaping fusion’s strategic value.
Xcimer Energy Achieves Inertial Fusion Milestone: Longest KrF Excimer Laser Pulse
/ June 19, 2025
Xcimer Energy has achieved a record-setting 3μs KrF laser pulse using its DOE-funded long-pulse kinetics platform. This milestone anchors its roadmap to a prototype inertial fusion power plant by 2035.
Who Is Investing in Fusion Energy Development Today? You Might be Surprised…
/ June 17, 2025
Who’s betting on fusion? The answer may surprise you. From billionaires like Bill Gates to climate-minded funds like Footprint Coalition, fusion’s backers share a long-term vision for impact. We break down the players, funding rounds, and what 2025’s investment climate says about the future of fusion energy.
Investing in Energy: Where’s the Money Going Under Trump 2.0?
/ June 12, 2025
Clean energy investment continues to outpace fossil fuels, with $2.2 trillion expected to flow into renewables, storage, and grid infrastructure. While Trump 2.0 aims to boost fossil and nuclear, grid modernization remains bipartisan and is critical to fusion’s integration. We break down where the money’s going and why it matters.