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Hello to all tech enthusiasts! Today we delve into an exciting breakthrough in fusion energy.
Introducing Proxima Fusion, a two-year-old startup based in Germany, which has recently made headlines with its innovative fusion power plant design.
Their design is captured in a peer-reviewed journal, marking a significant advance in the quest for limitless energy. Unlike traditional nuclear fission reactors that generate radioactive waste, fusion reactors produce abundant energy with zero carbon emissions.
Proxima’s approach utilizes ‘Stellaris’ technology, a type of stellarator that aims to maintain stable operations without the disruptions typically seen in tokamaks. This stability is crucial for continuous energy production.
According to Dr. Francesco Sciortino, co-founder and CEO, Stellaris is not just an ambitious project but demonstrates the feasibility of continuous operation in the fusion arena.
The team’s commitment to open-source science allows global visibility for their work, proving they can bring this technology to fruition faster than their competitors.
With $35 million in funding from the EU and the German government, along with $30 million from venture capital, Proxima aims to achieve an operational reactor by 2031.
As the race to commercialize fusion heats up, Proxima sets a competitive standard for others in the field, including notable players like Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
