Podcast

Fusion News

Author: Fusion Industry Association
Feed episode count: 120
Official site: https://www.fusionindustryassociation.org
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Summary

A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by young fusion researchers. Keep up to date with all the recent news in the industry in this one easy, fortnightly package. And look out for the bonus "Extra" deep-dives. Fusion News is also available as a video version for those who like pictures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSc-BFbCpFJjhZldM3BOcQ

Episodes

Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Record funding for European fusion; world's largest privately owned laser just turned on; Thea Energy raises $100M in new funding

Duration seconds: 639
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Record-funding-for-European-fusion-worlds-largest-privately-owned-laser-just-turned-on-Thea-Energy-raises-100M-in-new-funding-e3kigi0

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

CFS and Singapore's A*STAR to develop tech for commercial fusion plants; Thea Energy announces operation of full-scale planar shaping coils; NIF researchers project over 10x increase in fusion yields

Duration seconds: 491
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/CFS-and-Singapores-ASTAR-to-develop-tech-for-commercial-fusion-plants-Thea-Energy-announces-operation-of-full-scale-planar-shaping-coils-NIF-researchers-project-over-10x-increase-in-fusion-yields-e3ju7ur

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

British-US consortium to build UK fusion plant; Commonwealth Fusion Systems applies to join grid; European fusion CEOs call for EU fusion strategy

Duration seconds: 295
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/British-US-consortium-to-build-UK-fusion-plant-Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-applies-to-join-grid-European-fusion-CEOs-call-for-EU-fusion-strategy-e3j8v84

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

Proxima’s stellarator fusion machine; UKAEA invests in First Light Fusion; $95M magnet deal with Tokamak Energy moves UK closer to fusion power plant

Duration seconds: 575
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Proximas-stellarator-fusion-machine-UKAEA-invests-in-First-Light-Fusion-95M-magnet-deal-with-Tokamak-Energy-moves-UK-closer-to-fusion-power-plant-e3ij9nj

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

ARPA-E Announces Record Fusion Investment; Realta Fusion Secures HTS Magnet Supply

Duration seconds: 307
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/ARPA-E-Announces-Record-Fusion-Investment-Realta-Fusion-Secures-HTS-Magnet-Supply-e3htb4d

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

UK fusion strategy revealed; OpenAI in talks with Helion; EU invests €330 million in fusion; Novatron advances Nordic fusion plans

Duration seconds: 432
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/UK-fusion-strategy-revealed-OpenAI-in-talks-with-Helion-EU-invests-330-million-in-fusion-Novatron-advances-Nordic-fusion-plans-e3h6c19

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

First Light validates tritium breeding; US takes step to solidify rules on fusion energy

Duration seconds: 449
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/First-Light-validates-tritium-breeding-US-takes-step-to-solidify-rules-on-fusion-energy-e3gjv3h

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

Major advance at fusion startup OpenStar in New Zealand; China passes fusion barrier; Japan-based Helical Fusion completes ‘one-of-a-kind’ coil manufacturing machine

Duration seconds: 500
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Major-advance-at-fusion-startup-OpenStar-in-New-Zealand-China-passes-fusion-barrier-Japan-based-Helical-Fusion-completes-one-of-a-kind-coil-manufacturing-machine-e3g04l9

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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

Fusion Startup Inertia Raises $450 Million; Pacific Fusion finds cheaper path forward; Helion reaches 150 million degrees Celsius

Duration seconds: 616
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Fusion-Startup-Inertia-Raises-450-Million-Pacific-Fusion-finds-cheaper-path-forward-Helion-reaches-150-million-degrees-Celsius-e3f7cnd

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Feb 4, 2026 · not_requested

General Fusion goes public; EU lawmakers back fusion declaration; ‘High-power’ microwaves for fusion

Duration seconds: 269
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/General-Fusion-goes-public-EU-lawmakers-back-fusion-declaration-High-power-microwaves-for-fusion-e3ehoq7

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Jan 21, 2026 · not_requested

EAST breaks limit, Fusion magnet installation, AI speeds tokamak design, Pilot plant certified by DOE, TAE merges with TMTG

Duration seconds: 550
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/EAST-breaks-limit--Fusion-magnet-installation--AI-speeds-tokamak-design--Pilot-plant-certified-by-DOE--TAE-merges-with-TMTG-e3dua2n

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Dec 23, 2025 · not_requested

Fusion News - Top Stories of 2025

Duration seconds: 609
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Fusion-News---Top-Stories-of-2025-e3cofju

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Dec 10, 2025 · not_requested

TAE & UKAEA partner up; Kyoto Fusioneering completes conceptual design for “FAST”; ITER adds third sector module into tokamak pit

Duration seconds: 430
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/TAE--UKAEA-partner-up-Kyoto-Fusioneering-completes-conceptual-design-for-FAST-ITER-adds-third-sector-module-into-tokamak-pit-e3c433c

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Nov 26, 2025 · not_requested

Zap Energy fusion device generates huge pressure; Tokamak Energy magnet breakthrough; fusion dialogues from COP30

Duration seconds: 476
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Zap-Energy-fusion-device-generates-huge-pressure-Tokamak-Energy-magnet-breakthrough-fusion-dialogues-from-COP30-e3bdi1i

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Nov 13, 2025 · not_requested

Germany announces major fusion investments; U.S. think tank calls for one-time $10 billion injection into fusion; AI betting big on fusion

Duration seconds: 339
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Germany-announces-major-fusion-investments-U-S--think-tank-calls-for-one-time-10-billion-injection-into-fusion-AI-betting-big-on-fusion-e3atsgl

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Oct 29, 2025 · not_requested

U.S. Department of Energy releases fusion roadmap; CFS-Google DeepMind partnership; Nordic study of siting a fusion power plant

Duration seconds: 552
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/U-S--Department-of-Energy-releases-fusion-roadmap-CFS-Google-DeepMind-partnership-Nordic-study-of-siting-a-fusion-power-plant-e3a3u3r

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Oct 15, 2025 · not_requested

'It's a matter of when, not if, fusion comes online'; Eni inks power purchase agreement with CFS

Duration seconds: 437
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Its-a-matter-of-when--not-if--fusion-comes-online-Eni-inks-power-purchase-agreement-with-CFS-e39h0ac

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Sep 17, 2025 · not_requested

General Atomics completes ITER magnet; DOE announces funding to advance fusion leadership; study shows Super-X design results for handling hot exhaust

Duration seconds: 522
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/General-Atomics-completes-ITER-magnet-DOE-announces-funding-to-advance-fusion-leadership-study-shows-Super-X-design-results-for-handling-hot-exhaust-e38a0tk

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Sep 3, 2025 · not_requested

Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863 million; New fusion company is launched; Fusion funding and power purchase agreements ramp up

Duration seconds: 260
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-raises-863-million-New-fusion-company-is-launched-Fusion-funding-and-power-purchase-agreements-ramp-up-e37ldqv

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Aug 20, 2025 · not_requested

Marathon Fusion claims it can turn mercury into gold with fusion reactions; AI enabling fusion systems improvement

Duration seconds: 343
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Marathon-Fusion-claims-it-can-turn-mercury-into-gold-with-fusion-reactions-AI-enabling-fusion-systems-improvement-e370n4e

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Aug 6, 2025 · not_requested

Helion Energy starts fusion power plant construction; Germany advances fusion plans in High-Tech Agenda; Avalanche Energy hits milestone for fusion machine development

Duration seconds: 409
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Helion-Energy-starts-fusion-power-plant-construction-Germany-advances-fusion-plans-in-High-Tech-Agenda-Avalanche-Energy-hits-milestone-for-fusion-machine-development-e36fvlc

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Jul 23, 2025 · not_requested

EU Fusion Funding; FIA EU Position Paper; Google buys Fusion Power; $180m for Fusion; Funding for steady-state fusion

Duration seconds: 575
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/EU-Fusion-Funding-FIA-EU-Position-Paper-Google-buys-Fusion-Power-180m-for-Fusion-Funding-for-steady-state-fusion-e35r3eg

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Jun 25, 2025 · not_requested

UK invests £2.5bn, Proxima raises $148m, and plasma code cracked

Duration seconds: 423
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/UK-invests-2-5bn--Proxima-raises-148m--and-plasma-code-cracked-e34m7a7

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Jun 11, 2025 · not_requested

TAE Technologies raises $150m, Fusion Supply Chain spending almost doubles in 2024, Wendelstein 7-X sets new performance records

Duration seconds: 591
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/TAE-Technologies-raises-150m--Fusion-Supply-Chain-spending-almost-doubles-in-2024--Wendelstein-7-X-sets-new-performance-records-e3429gf

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May 28, 2025 · not_requested

Laser-powered fusion, World's most powerful laser, Realta Fusion raises $36M

Duration seconds: 438
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/Laser-powered-fusion--Worlds-most-powerful-laser--Realta-Fusion-raises-36M-e33ei8o

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May 14, 2025 · not_requested

ITER completes super magnet; University of Texas solves fusion challenge; Fusion collaboration in Germany; Is China pulling ahead in fusion?

Duration seconds: 545
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fusionindustry/episodes/ITER-completes-super-magnet-University-of-Texas-solves-fusion-challenge-Fusion-collaboration-in-Germany-Is-China-pulling-ahead-in-fusion-e32pfrc

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