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Desktop fusion device achieves 11 million-degree plasma milestone toward commercialisation
U.S. fusion startup Avalanche said it has generated plasma of about 11 million degrees Celsius in a desktop-sized prototype, reaching a temperature close to the sun’s core. The company said this clears a key technical threshold for fusion, though it does not mean net energy production. Avalanche is pursuing a small, low-cost system and said it has raised less than $50 million to reach this stage. The result has not been peer reviewed.
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Fusion startup listing rush sparks industry split, with concerns it is too soon and results must come first
Investment appetite in the fusion energy industry continues, but divisions are sharpening over when companies should go public and how they should pursue monetisation. Fusion startups raised about $1.6 billion in the past 12 months, but opinions differ on whether firms should list before reaching the “scientific breakeven” milestone. Debate has centred on TAE Technologies and General Fusion, which have unveiled merger-based listing plans.
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SMR vs fusion vs renewables: three-way race for future power, who takes energy throne by 2035
Rising electricity demand driven by the spread of artificial intelligence is reshaping the global energy market and intensifying competition over power infrastructure. With gas turbine supply shortages expected to persist and geopolitical risks adding uncertainty, technology companies are exploring alternatives such as small modular reactors and nuclear fusion. Developers including Kairos Power, Oklo, Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion are pursuing demonstration and commercial timelines, while renewables and grid batteries gain cost competitiveness.