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BABABABA(US:BABA) 3 6 Ke·2025-08-18 08:55

Group 1 - Nova Fusion recently completed a 500 million yuan angel round financing, with notable investors including the Social Security Fund, Legend Capital, and several other prominent institutions [1] - The company was founded in April this year in Shanghai by Guo Houyang, a seasoned scientist in the nuclear fusion field, who has held significant positions in various research institutions [2][4] - Nova Fusion aims to develop small modular nuclear fusion reactors, focusing on a strategy that combines nuclear fusion with artificial intelligence to provide safe, zero-carbon, and cost-effective distributed energy solutions [4][5] Group 2 - The company is pursuing a Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) technology route, which is more compact and cost-effective compared to mainstream Tokamak devices [5] - Nova Fusion has set three technical goals: achieving ion temperatures of 100 million degrees, obtaining a fusion energy gain (Q) greater than 1, and ultimately producing 50 megawatts (MW) of fusion power by 2035 [5] - The global nuclear fusion industry has seen explosive growth, with total investments rising from $1.9 billion in 2021 to $9.7 billion, and the number of fusion companies increasing from 23 to 53 [6][7] Group 3 - The strategic significance of nuclear fusion is underscored by the projected doubling of global data center electricity demand by 2030, which will exceed 945 terawatt-hours (TWh) [7] - The commercial viability of nuclear fusion is approaching, with over 35 companies expected to establish commercial fusion demonstration plants by 2030-2035 [8] - Recent advancements include the construction of a commercial fusion power plant by Helion in Washington, which plans to supply power to Microsoft data centers starting in 2028 [8] Group 4 - China has made significant strides in nuclear fusion research, achieving world records in plasma operation and initiating the construction of a compact fusion energy experimental device expected to be completed by 2027 [9] - The potential of nuclear fusion is likened to the significance of fire for early humans, with the promise of providing nearly limitless clean energy [6]