比尔·盖茨搞核聚变，获投47亿

Group 1: Investment Trends in Nuclear Energy - Nvidia's NVentures invested $650 million in TerraPower, co-founded by Bill Gates, to support the construction of its first reactor [1][3] - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced a capital increase of 3.275 billion yuan for Kunlun Capital to invest in controllable nuclear fusion projects [2][13] - The competition in the nuclear fusion industry is intensifying, with China having nine companies in the nuclear fusion supply chain and the U.S. accounting for nearly half of the global nuclear fusion firms [2][10] Group 2: TerraPower's Technology and Development - TerraPower focuses on sodium-cooled fast reactors (Natrium), which utilize liquid sodium as a coolant and can integrate with renewable energy sources [4][5] - The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $2 billion to TerraPower, which has raised over $1 billion prior to the recent funding round [5][6] - TerraPower plans to build its first small modular reactor near a retiring coal plant in Wyoming, aiming for commercial operation by fall 2030 [6][10] Group 3: Broader Industry Dynamics - Bill Gates has invested in multiple nuclear technology companies through Breakthrough Energy Ventures, indicating a strong belief in nuclear energy as a clean power source [7][8] - Silicon Valley investors are increasingly backing nuclear energy, with significant investments in companies like TAE Technologies and X-energy [9][10] - The nuclear energy sector is experiencing a surge in startups, with 43 nuclear fusion companies globally as of the end of 2023, compared to only 14 before 2017 [10][11] Group 4: China's Nuclear Fusion Initiatives - China is advancing its nuclear fusion capabilities with significant investments from state-owned enterprises and private companies [13][16] - The China National Nuclear Corporation has made progress in developing the "Chinese Circulation No. 3" nuclear fusion reactor, achieving significant milestones in plasma current and temperature [14][16] - The Chinese nuclear fusion industry is characterized by a combination of state-led and private sector initiatives, with various companies making strides in technology development [16][17]