Editor-in-Chief, The Fusion Report
Xcimer Energy is pioneering a cost-effective path to inertial fusion with UV-native excimer lasers, simplified beamlines, and a molten salt first wall. In this exclusive Q&A, founders Conner Galloway and Alex Valys break down their vision, tech stack, and how they plan to get fusion on the grid by 2035—before China does.
Xcimer Energy is reimagining inertial confinement fusion with high-power UV-native KrF lasers, simplified beamlines, and a liquid metal first wall. In this in-depth interview, founders Conner Galloway and Alex Valys share how Xcimer plans to scale ICF into commercial power plants by 2035 and why the U.S. must act now to stay ahead in the global fusion race.
Magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) has shaped the fusion landscape for decade – from the Soviet T-3 and ITER – to modern ventures like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion. This article explores the history, reactor types, key milestones, and how private investment is accelerating the push toward commercial fusion power.
This week’s fusion roundup highlights a growing call for U.S. investment, Europe’s push for energy security, a new roadmap for fusion space propulsion, and breakthroughs in fusion test facilities and simulation tools. As global momentum accelerates, fusion continues to move from science to strategic infrastructure.
The U.S. Navy operates more nuclear reactors than any utility, and may become one of fusion’s first strategic adopters. Aircraft carriers, with their massive power requirements and physical space, offer a promising testbed. This article explores what a fusion-powered fleet might look like, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Fusion energy holds extraordinary promise, but can it be cost-competitive? We examine what it would take for fusion to hit $50/MWh, how it compares to other energy sources, and whether breakthroughs in capital cost, fuel supply, and plant operations can make commercial fusion a reality in the next decade.
The U.S. has achieved critical breakthroughs in fusion energy, but without significantly increasing federal investment, it risks ceding global leadership. Meanwhile, China and the EU are advancing rapidly with strategic funding and policy support. From TAE Technologies’ cost-cutting design to geopolitical headwinds, here’s what industry leaders need to know now.
Focused Energy has announced plans to build a fusion power plant at the former Biblis nuclear site in Germany. The company is advancing laser-based inertial confinement fusion (ICF) using simplified targets and a two-stage fast ignition architecture. The plant could leverage existing grid and infrastructure assets, accelerating the timeline and reducing costs.
New to fusion? Start here. Our Fusion Energy 101 Glossary breaks down essential terms and concepts from tokamaks to tritium, making this complex field more accessible to everyone from curious readers to industry newcomers.
Pacific Fusion’s inertial confinement Demonstration System (DS) aims for 100x the energy gain of NIF at a fraction of the cost. In this exclusive interview, President Will Regan shares how their pulsar-based approach could redefine commercial fusion viability and deliver net facility gain by 2030.
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