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Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry and Company Involved - The conference call discusses advancements in the nuclear fusion industry, specifically focusing on companies like CFS (Commonwealth Fusion Systems) and Helian, as well as projects like BEST (Billion-Electron-Volt Superconducting Tokamak) and CFEDR (Compact Fusion Energy Demonstration Reactor) [2][3][6][19]. Core Insights and Arguments - Investment in Nuclear Fusion: Google's investment in CFS indicates the feasibility of high-temperature superconducting tokamak technology, despite previous technical challenges such as magnet burnout, which are reportedly resolved [2][3]. - Helian's FRC Technology: Helian's long-version micro FRC technology is modular, linear, and easy to upgrade, making it suitable for decentralized energy supply, particularly for data centers, as it directly utilizes plasma for power generation without needing low-temperature systems [2][4][5][6]. - Cost Challenges in Nuclear Fusion Projects: The budget for the BEST project has escalated from an initial estimate of 8.5 billion yuan to over 16 billion yuan due to equipment replacements, material differences, and insufficient initial estimates, highlighting the challenges in cost control within nuclear fusion projects [2][7]. - Power System Complexity: The power systems in nuclear fusion projects include various types such as magnet power, heating power, and distribution power, which are essential for maintaining plasma stability and heating [4][13]. Additional Important Content - Project Budget Breakdown: The tender amounts for various components of the BEST project include approximately 100 million yuan for the dewar base, 30 million yuan for bellows, and around 5 billion yuan for the magnet system, among others [8][9][11]. - Scientific and Engineering Goals of BEST: The scientific goals include achieving fusion power of 20-40 MW with Q>1 for over 1,000 seconds, or 100-200 MW for 5-10 seconds with Q>5. The engineering goal is to reach a central magnetic field strength of 6.15 Tesla [4][19]. - Supplier Selection Process: The tendering process for suppliers involves both technical and price evaluations, ensuring that even new companies with the necessary technical capabilities can participate [27][30]. - Future Project Developments: The CFEDR project is currently in the site analysis phase, with no clear plans yet, while the BEST project has completed over one-third of its tendering work as of mid-2025, with the remainder expected to be completed by 2026 [33][36]. This summary encapsulates the key points discussed in the conference call, providing insights into the current state and future potential of the nuclear fusion industry and its associated projects.