Fusion Friday: This Week’s News
January 31, 2025
Things You Gotta Know
Nuclear Fusion Company Eyes Alameda Point for Expansion
A nuclear fusion energy company is exploring the possibility of setting up operations at Alameda Point, a former naval air station in California. The move could bring cutting-edge clean energy research and job opportunities to the region. Local officials are considering the proposal, which aligns with broader efforts to develop sustainable energy solutions and repurpose the site for high-tech industries.
Helion Raises $425M in Series F Funding to Accelerate Fusion Energy
Helion Energy has received significant investment to advance its nuclear fusion technology with the goal of supplying Microsoft with fusion-generated electricity by 2028. The funding will accelerate the development of Helion’s Polaris fusion reactor.
China Allegedly Running Secret Nuclear Fusion Facility
Reports suggest that China may be operating a secret nuclear fusion research facility to accelerate its progress toward commercial fusion energy. The project, which has not been officially confirmed, is believed to focus on advanced plasma confinement techniques.
Trump 2.0: U.S. House Of Representatives Energy Committees and Members
BY MICHAEL HEUMANN
Examining the legislative agenda and its impact on U.S. Energy markets. In the first meeting of the 119th Congress House Committee on Energy and Commerce on January 15, 2025, Chairman Guthrie identified three key focus areas for the Committee. One of these, “Securing America Energy Dominance,” focuses on making energy more affordable and reliable, strengthening the reliability of the US electric grid, reducing the “rulemaking agenda” on energy production, and reinforcing baseload power resources such as natural gas, nuclear, coal, and hydropower.
The “Yin and Yang” of Fusion Funding
BY MICHAEL HEUMANN
Private investment surges as governments take diverging paths. Three important announcements related to the commercialization of fusion energy occurred this week. Unsurprisingly, these announcements point in very different directions regarding the future of fusion energy. Let’s examine each of these, and what they mean for fusion energy.
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