How Fusion Power Works And The Startups Pursuing It
Fusion power startups have raised over $10 billion and are closer than ever to putting clean energy on the grid.
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How Fusion Power Works And The Startups Pursuing It
Fusion Power Is Finally Close — Here Is How It Actually Works For decades, the promise of clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion felt like a moving target — always ten years away. That is changing fast. A new wave of well-funded startups is now building real reactors, drawing billions in investment, and racing to put fusion electricity on the grid before the end of this decade. If you have ever wondered what fusion power actually is, how it works, and who is building it, this is your guide. The $10 Billion Bet on Fusion Energy The fusion energy industry has attracted more than $10 billion in private investment, with over a dozen companies each raising more than $100 million. Many of the largest funding rounds closed in just the past year alone. The timing is no coincidence. Global electricity demand is surging, largely driven by the explosive growth of data centers powering artificial intelligence. Investors are betting that fusion — a power source that produces zero carbon emissions…
