German Startup Wins Accolade for Its Fusion Reactor Design | Techcrunch
Proxima Fusion, a two-year-old German nuclear fusion startup, has published plans for a working fusion power plant in a peer-reviewed journal, marking a significant step towards generating limitless energy. The company's 'Stellaris' design, which uses stellarators to contain fusion plasma, demonstrates the ability to operate reliably and continuously without instabilities. By sharing its findings publicly, Proxima aims to support open-source science and accelerate progress in the field.
- The achievement highlights the potential for fusion power to provide a cleaner and more sustainable source of energy, potentially mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Will international cooperation and funding be sufficient to overcome the technical challenges and commercial viability hurdles facing fusion power startups like Proxima Fusion?