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Type One Energy Publishes Peer-Reviewed Physics Basis for U.S. Fusion Pilot Plant
Type One Energy has released a landmark, peer-reviewed physics design basis for its upcoming Infinity Two stellarator fusion pilot plant. Published as a series of six papers in the Journal of Plasma Physics, the research defines a robust, self-consistent framework for building a commercially viable fusion power system. Developed in collaboration with the Tennessee Valley Authority and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the design integrates real-world constraints like plasma stability, magnetic confinement, energy efficiency, and scalability. 

Shanghai Pours Billions into Fusion to Dominate China’s Clean Energy Push
Shanghai has launched a multibillion-yuan investment strategy to become China’s fusion energy leader. Local authorities are providing funding and incentives to fusion startups and research centers, while integrating fusion into national energy policy. The goal: secure energy dominance and reduce reliance on fossil fuels with scalable fusion deployments.

Pacific Fusion CEO Will Regan on Building a Fusion Ecosystem in California
In an interview, Pacific Fusion CEO Will Regan outlines his vision for a vertically integrated fusion company based in California. The company focuses on a pulsed magnetic path to inertial fusion using fast-rising, high-current pulses to magnetically squeeze and heat small containers of deuterium-tritium fuel, driving the fuel to fusion conditions. Regan emphasizes regional supply chains, efficient project timelines, and private capital to outpace legacy fusion programs.

UK Launches £20M Fusion Venture Fund to Unlock £100M Private Investment
The UK government is investing £20 million into “Starmaker One,” the world’s first government-backed fusion venture capital fund. The initiative aims to unlock £100 million in private sector investment and accelerate commercialization of fusion energy technologies, including high-temperature superconducting magnets developed by companies like Tokamak Energy.

CATF Report Outlines Policy Recommendations to Accelerate U.S. Fusion Energy Commercialization
The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) has released a report emphasizing fusion energy’s potential to ensure U.S. energy independence, stabilize future low-carbon grids, and tap into a significant global market. The report provides key policy recommendations aimed at accelerating the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in this transformative technology.

Inside the Fusion Factory: A Tour of Commonwealth Fusion Systems

BY MICHAEL HEUMANN

We toured the Devens, MA campus of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the MIT spinout building the SPARC tokamak and aiming for Q>1 by 2027. With more than $2B+ raised and a 1,000+ person team, CFS is racing toward commercial fusion with innovations in high-temperature superconductors and compact, cost-effective reactor designs. The future of clean, reliable energy just got a lot more real.

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The Q1 2025 Fusion Funding Update: On Pace for $3B+ in Funding for 2025

BY MICHAEL HEUMANN

Despite a sluggish U.S. economy, fusion energy is surging. Q1 2025 saw $1.16B in funding, led by Helion, Marvel, and UKAEA. Global totals may surpass $3B this year.

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