US Fusion Firm Eyes Japan Deployment in the 2030s

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a US-based nuclear fusion developer, aims to deploy a reactor in Japan in the late 2030s or early 2040s, aligning with Japan's broader plans for this low-carbon energy source. The company, which recently secured $863 million in funding, is collaborating with a consortium of 12 Japanese companies, including Mitsui & Co. and Mitsubishi Corp., to facilitate technology transfer and knowledge sharing. Commonwealth is also developing a 400-megawatt commercial power plant in Virginia, targeting operation in the early 2030s, with Google committed to purchasing half its output.