今年首个核聚变大会来了

Core Insights - The 2026 Nuclear Fusion Energy Technology and Industry Conference will be held on January 16-17, 2026, in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on promoting collaboration and innovation in the nuclear fusion industry [1][9] - Hefei is recognized as a leading city for venture capital and is becoming a model for China's nuclear fusion industry, with a cluster of advanced fusion devices [4][12] - The region holds 37% of the national total of fusion-related patents, indicating a well-formed industrial chain [5][13] Industry Developments - The nuclear fusion sector is entering a capital expenditure expansion phase, with expected investments reaching 146.5 billion yuan in major domestic projects from 2025 to 2028 [7][14] - The demand for controllable nuclear fusion is increasing due to rising electricity needs driven by advanced technologies like AI [6][13] - Recent bidding statistics show a total of 117.4 million yuan in contracts awarded, with significant projects including a 6.3 million yuan contract for ITER PF converter control modules [6][14] Market Opportunities - The superconducting magnet segment is expected to benefit significantly, with a projected market size of nearly 30 billion yuan for superconducting magnets and over 10 billion yuan for superconducting materials [7][14] - Key projects such as BEST, Spark One, and others are anticipated to commence, leading to a continuous release of core component orders [7][15] - Recommended investment targets include companies involved in magnets, vacuum chambers, power systems, and detection equipment, such as Western Superconducting, YD Group, and Aikang Cyber [7][15]