“人造太阳”成果迭出 吸引民企加入“种太阳”行列

Core Insights - China's "artificial sun" has made significant progress, with controlled nuclear fusion no longer seen as a distant future [2] - The advancements in nuclear fusion technology are attracting more private enterprises and capital investments [3] Group 1: Technological Advancements - The new generation artificial sun, "China Circulation No. 3," achieved several breakthroughs in the first half of this year, including reaching atomic temperatures of 117 million degrees Celsius and electron temperatures of 160 million degrees Celsius [2] - The project has also set records with plasma current reaching 1 million amperes and ion temperatures of 100 million degrees, marking a significant leap into the burning experimental phase of nuclear fusion research [2] - The successful development and delivery of key components for the compact fusion energy experimental device (BEST) project indicate that the main engineering construction has entered a new phase, with completion expected by 2028 [2] Group 2: Private Sector Involvement - New Hope Group has invested over 4 billion yuan in fusion research since 2017 and has achieved significant milestones, including the first megampere discharge with its "Xuanlong-50U" device [3] - The next-generation device "Helong-2" is designed and expected to be completed by 2027, with an additional investment of approximately 6 billion yuan [3] - The company emphasizes a clean, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective technology route, adopting a strategy of rapid iteration and engineering-focused research [3] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The nuclear fusion index reached a historical high on October 10, with a year-to-date increase of over 60%, reflecting growing market interest in the nuclear fusion sector [3] - The development of fusion energy is seen as a potential game-changer for the global energy landscape, although it faces both opportunities and technical challenges [3]