Transformers may not be flashy, but they’re critical to grid reliability and in short supply. As legacy infrastructure ages and supply chains strain, solid-state transformers (SSTs) emerge as a promising alternative for modernizing power delivery.
Michael Heumann
Editor-in-Chief, The Fusion Report
What Fusion Energy Can Learn from Solar Energy Adoption
What can the fusion industry learn from the rapid rise of solar? Solar’s growth was driven by policy, manufacturing scale, and modularity. Those same strategies could unlock faster adoption for fusion energy.
What’s the Real Story on How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Stabilize the Utility Grid?
As data centers strain grid capacity, AI may be part of the solution. AI and machine learning can help utilities stabilize the grid, predict outages, integrate renewables, and improve energy storage utilization. Here are some best practices for deploying AI in critical infrastructure.
Increased Consumption of Natural Gas: The Impact to the Customer Base
Natural gas remains a key part of the global energy mix, especially in the U.S., but utilities may be overcommitting to long-term supply and transport contracts leaving ratepayers on the hook. This article explores the pros and cons of natural gas, its infrastructure challenges, and what makes fusion and renewables more attractive long-term.
The Fusion Energy Market Heats Up (Again 😊!)
Days after Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863M, Pacific Fusion and nT-Tao announced major technical breakthroughs. Pacific Fusion validated the FLASH codebase for magnetically driven ICF target design, while nT-Tao published peer-reviewed experimental results on plasma diagnostics in compact systems.
The Trump Administration Green-Lights SMRs, and CFS Raises Nearly $1 Billion in New Cash
Commonwealth Fusion Systems secures $863 million in new funding, bringing its total to nearly $3 billion. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Energy selects 10 advanced nuclear startups to fast-track small modular reactor (SMR) deployment. Fusion and fission now share the spotlight as the world races to meet exponential electricity demand through next-gen energy sources.
General Fusion: Are They Back In The Game?
General Fusion just closed an oversubscribed $22M funding round. Their Magnetized Target Fusion approach is advancing steadily, with plans to reach scientific break-even by 2026. It’s a meaningful step forward, but commercial fusion is still a long road ahead.
Storage on the Grid: Improving Availability and Resilience
Grid-scale battery storage in the U.S. nearly doubled in 2024 and is on track to triple by 2026. With distributed home storage and global momentum accelerating, energy storage is becoming a key enabler of resilience, grid stability, and 24/7 clean power. We explore the current state of storage, its global implications, and where tariffs and tech trends could push the sector next.
Data Center Growth: What is Reality, and Who Should be Paying for It?
AI-driven data center growth is putting serious strain on power grids and ratepayers are footing the bill. This article examines conflicting demand forecasts, the real impact on electricity prices, and whether tech giants should shoulder more of the infrastructure costs.
Highlights From The Fusion Report Webinar: “Fusion 2035: The 10-Year Shot Clock”
From SPARC to stellarators and tandem mirrors, the Fusion 2035: The 10-Year Shot Clock webinar brought together leaders from across the global fusion ecosystem. Experts from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Xcimer Energy, Pacific Fusion, Thea Energy, Peak Nano, nT-Tao, Helical Fusion, and ITER shared insights on commercialization timelines, supply chain readiness, and why fusion’s success depends on parallel progress from startups, policymakers, and public-private partnerships.
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