Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build its first power plant in Virginia; UK funds fusion; production of fusion-grade steel at scale

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A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by young fusion researchers. Keep up to date with all the recent news in the industry in this one easy, fortnightly package. And look out for the bonus "Extra" deep-dives. Fusion News is also available as a video version for those who like pictures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSc-BFbCpFJjhZldM3BOcQ

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build its first power plant in Virginia; UK funds fusion; production of fusion-grade steel at scale

Fusion News

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9 months ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build its first power plant in Virginia; UK funds fusion; production of fusion-grade steel at scale

Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.

1. Fusion Start-Up Plans to Build Its First Power Plant in Virginia

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/climate/commonwealth-fusion-power-plant.html

2. Ministers pledge record €410m to support UK nuclear fusion energy

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/16/ministers-pledge-record-410m-to-support-uk-nuclear-fusion-energy

3. Is the world ready for the transformational power of fusion?

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/fusion-energy-future/

4. Fusion-grade steel produced at scale in UK-first

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fusion-grade-steel-produced-at-scale-in-uk-first

Bonus:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan-government-response/ai-opportunities-action-plan-government-response