German Startup Unveils Continuously Operating Fusion Power Plant Design
2025-02-27
Two-year-old German nuclear fusion startup Proxima Fusion published its "Stellaris" fusion power plant design in a peer-reviewed journal. This stellarator-based design aims for continuous, reliable operation, addressing instability issues plaguing tokamak approaches. Proxima Fusion, backed by €65 million in funding, plans to build a fully operational reactor by 2031. This breakthrough marks a significant step forward in the race for clean energy.