Lunar helium-3 eyed as fuel for 50-MWe next-gen US fusion plant planned for 2031

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Lunar helium-3 eyed as fuel for 50-MWe next-gen US fusion plant planned for 2031

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/tae-technologies-helium-3-fusion-fuel-supply

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TAE Technologies has entered an agreement with Black Moon Energy Corporation to secure a prospective helium-3 fuel supply for its future fusion power plants. The partnership supports the development of a fuel chain for the planned 50-megawatt Da Vinci reactor, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2031. This collaboration provides TAE with flexibility in selecting fuel cycles as it works to establish a commercial framework for fusion energy deployment.

TAE Technologies secures a prospective helium-3 fuel option as it advances plans for its first commercial fusion power plant.

Fusion energy company TAE Technologies has signed an agreement with privately funded natural-resource and lunar-development firm Black Moon Energy Corporation (BMEC) to secure a potential helium-3 fuel supply as it advances toward its first commercial fusion power plant. Under the agreement, BMEC would supply helium-3 to TAE and work with the company on commercial development. The deal is aimed at building a future fuel supply chain for fusion, an area that could become increasingly important...

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