Space Energy. The world's first fusion power plant will be built in the USA

The American startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems has announced the start of construction of the world's first grid-connected fusion power plant.

It will be located in the state of Virginia and is expected to start producing clean energy by the early 2030s. CNN reports on this.

Fusion, the process that powers stars, promises to be the key to solving the global energy problem. This technology will allow us to obtain a virtually unlimited amount of energy without harming the environment.

However, the path to the commercialization of fusion has been thorny and long. Despite numerous attempts by scientists and engineers around the world, no one has yet managed to create a fusion reactor that works stably.

CFS, one of the leading companies in this field, claims to have overcome many of these obstacles. The startup plans to use an innovative tokamak that will allow it to achieve a self-sustaining fusion reaction and produce more energy than is consumed.

The construction of the power plant will be a significant step forward for the entire industry. If the CFS experiment is successful, it could pave the way for a whole generation of clean and safe nuclear power plants.

However, experts warn that the road to commercial fusion power is far from over. Despite the optimism, there are many technical and economic challenges to overcome.