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BABABABA(US:BABA) 投资界·2025-08-18 07:57

Core Viewpoint - Nova Fusion has completed a 500 million yuan angel round financing, attracting notable investors including social security funds and venture capital firms, indicating strong interest in the nuclear fusion sector [3][4]. Company Overview - Nova Fusion was founded in April this year in Shanghai by Guo Houyang, a prominent scientist in the nuclear fusion field, who has extensive experience and achievements in this area [4][6]. - The company aims to develop small modular nuclear fusion reactors, providing safe, zero-carbon, and cost-effective distributed energy solutions, leveraging the Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) technology [9]. Technology and Goals - Nova Fusion's short-term goal is to achieve ion temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius and validate key technologies, while the mid-term goal is to achieve a fusion energy gain (Q) greater than 1 [9]. - The long-term objective is to successfully output 50 megawatts (MW) of fusion power, facilitating the commercialization of small modular fusion power plants by 2035 [9]. Market Context - The global nuclear fusion industry has seen explosive growth, with total investments rising from 1.9 billion USD in 2021 to 9.7 billion USD, and the number of fusion companies increasing from 23 to 53 [12]. - The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that global data center electricity demand will more than double by 2030, highlighting the strategic importance of nuclear fusion as a potential energy solution [13]. Future Prospects - The 2025 Global Fusion Industry Report predicts that over 35 companies will establish commercial fusion demonstration power plants capable of producing net energy between 2030 and 2035 [14]. - Significant advancements in nuclear fusion technology are being made in both the US and China, with various projects aiming to achieve practical fusion energy solutions in the near future [15].