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February 26, 2025

Fusion energy startup unveils ‘breakthrough’ with plans for commercial power plant

Germany's Proxima Fusion says it's the first to put together a "coherent" concept for a working fusion plant that could supply the grid

German startup Proxima Fusion claims it has made a “breakthrough” in nuclear fusion, unveiling what it says is the world’s first blueprint for a commercial power plant.

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Artists rendering of Proxima's stellarator
Artist's rendering of Proxima's stellarator
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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