Group 1 - Japan's government has officially included nuclear fusion power in its national strategy, aiming for verification in the 2030s, showcasing its commitment to technology standardization and industry cultivation [2][5] - The new strategy emphasizes enhancing industrial competitiveness and economic security through nuclear fusion power, with a special task force established to address legal, budgetary, and talent development issues [5][6] - Japan plans to allocate 10 billion yen in the 2024 budget to enhance experimental facilities across three institutions, with gradual expansion expected post-2025 [5][8] Group 2 - The ITER project, which Japan previously focused on, has faced delays, pushing its operational target from 2025 to 2034, prompting Japan to expedite its own nuclear fusion power development [6][8] - The establishment of the "J-Fusion" consortium in 2024, involving over 80 companies from various sectors, indicates active participation from private enterprises in nuclear fusion energy initiatives [8][9] - Achieving verification of nuclear fusion power is technically challenging due to the unstable nature of fusion reactions, highlighting the need for significant advancements [9]
日本把2030年代验证核聚变发电写入国家战略
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