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Germany’s Fusion Race Gains Steam | Europe News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Nuclear fusion is poised to revolutionize global energy, offering clean, limitless power without greenhouse gases or nuclear waste—just light atoms merging like the universe’s own engine. With the AI boom driving up energy demand, fusion could hit a $350 billion market by 2050. While ITER’s decades-long government effort lagged, private companies are now racing ahead—77 globally, led by the U.S. (42 firms) and China. Germany’s four startups, including Marvel Fusion and Focused Energy, are gaining traction despite smaller funding shares, thanks to strong research roots and new public-private partnerships. Big Tech like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are backing U.S. firms, while Germany’s RWE supports local innovation, even eyeing a prototype plant at a former nuclear site. Focused Energy’s laser-based tech, inspired by U.S. breakthroughs, aims for a commercial reactor by 2037 and full power by the early 2040s—showing that even with less cash, Germany’s fusion dream is gaining serious momentum. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c9d600e5e313f248