Proxima Fusion Bets €140M on a Critical Fusion Ingredient Dominated by Asian Suppliers

Proxima Fusion Bets €140M on a Critical Fusion Ingredient Dominated by Asian Suppliers

Source: Reuters

Summary

Proxima Fusion announced plans to build a €140 million factory to produce high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, a critical component for its reactor design. The facility will focus on manufacturing materials needed for fusion energy. The company said the project will support its long-term goals in nuclear fusion. Reuters reported the news on Wednesday. The company has not yet provided details on when construction will begin.


Our Reading

The launch follows a familiar script.

Proxima Fusion wants to build a factory for HTS tape.

They say it’s key to their reactor design.

They’re spending €140 million on it.

Another “breakthrough” that’s just more of the same.


Author: Evan Null