Global fusion energy annual investments hit record of nearly $4.5 billion

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Global fusion energy annual investments hit record of nearly $4.5 billion

https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/global-fusion-energy-annual-investments-193230795.html

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Private investment in fusion energy reached $4.48 billion over the past year, marking a 69 percent increase from the previous period. The capital supports 56 companies aiming to commercialize fusion technology by the early 2030s. Developers must still overcome technical challenges regarding reaction efficiency and material durability to move these experimental systems toward grid integration.

Global investments in fusion energy hit a record of $4.48 billion in the year since last July, according to a survey released on Monday, a ‌milestone driven by hopes the emerging industry can help meet rising demand for electricity in the ‌long term. Fusion reactors, which are in the experimental stage, jam light atoms such as hydrogen together...

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - Global investments in fusion energy hit a record of $4.48 billion in the year since last July, according to a survey released on Monday, a ‌milestone driven by hopes the emerging industry can help meet rising demand for electricity in the ‌long term.

Last year's total investment in 56 private companies was the highest since the survey began in 2021 and 69% higher than the previous year, the Washington-based Fusion Industry Association survey said. Total investments since the survey began in 2021 hit more than $14.2 billion.

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