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This Week’s Fusion News: October 24, 2025
This week’s fusion roundup covers critical policy and funding developments: California enacts SB80 establishing a dedicated Fusion Research and Development Innovation Initiative to accelerate commercialization and cement the state’s leadership with facilities like DIII-D and NIF. Clean Air Task Force welcomes the DOE’s roadmap but warns the U.S. risks ceding global leadership without matching $10 billion federal investment to support the Build-Innovate-Grow strategy. Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prioritizes nuclear power including fusion for energy security, targeting 100% self-sufficiency by the 2030s. The Trump administration’s fusion roadmap emphasizes AI integration for data center power demands but faces criticism for lacking concrete funding mechanisms. Meanwhile, Tokamak Energy released stunning high-speed footage of plasma exceeding the sun’s core temperature, providing critical diagnostic insights for fusion researchers worldwide.
The Future of Renewable Energy in the US vs. The Rest of the World
Despite policy rollbacks under the Trump Administration, global solar deployment hit record levels in 2025. China alone installed more solar capacity than the rest of the world combined, while the U.S. dropped to third place behind India. This analysis examines why solar energy continues its explosive growth worldwide, the impact of changing U.S. policies, and what this means for the future of renewable energy and fusion power development.
Fusion Energy Goes Commercial: The First Electricity Deals
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More Electricity Deals for Fusion Energy: Moving from Development to Commercialization
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This Week’s Fusion News: October 10, 2025
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Top Fusion Companies by Funding – October 2025
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Fusion Energy Glossary
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7 Questions with Focused Energy
Born from the innovative spirit of the Technical University of Darmstadt in 2021, Focused Energy is a transatlantic force driving the future of clean energy. Ignition Research sat down with Scott Mercer, CEO of Focused Energy and Dr. Marcus Roth their CSO to discuss their company, the future of fusion energy development to understand why fusion ins not easy.
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Fusion Energy’s Funding So Far in 2025
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This Week’s Fusion News: October 3, 2025
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Highlights from Seattle Fusion Week 2025
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Highlights from the Transmission and Distribution Live 2025 Conference
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This Week’s Fusion News: September 26, 2025
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Speaking of the Grid, What About Transformers?
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