Fusion power got another boost on Monday as Google announced it will buy half the output of Commonwealth Fusion System's first commercial power plant. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) will send Google 200 megawatts of electricity from its Arc power plant, which is expected to come online in the early 2030s. Meanwhile, Google is sending CFS a check as part of a new, unannounced funding round. The new round will be "comparable" to the previous one, CFS co-founder and CEO Bob Mumgaard said. CFS's most recent ...

Core Viewpoint - TAE Technologies, in collaboration with scientists from the University of California, has developed a new nuclear fusion device called "Norm," which is expected to increase fusion power output by 100 times compared to traditional devices and reduce operating costs by half, offering new hope for achieving clean nuclear fusion energy [1] Group 1 - The new device "Norm" represents a significant advancement in nuclear fusion technology [1] - The collaboration between TAE Technologies and the University of California highlights the importance of academic and industry partnerships in driving innovation [1] - The research findings have been published in the latest issue of the journal Nature Communications, indicating peer recognition of the work [1]