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The Lawrence Livermore laboratory in California has made significant strides in the central process of nuclear fusion known as ignition, achieving a reaction that produced more energy than it consumed.
Nuclear fusion involves combining two hydrogen isotopes to create one helium atom, releasing clean, safe, and potentially unlimited energy.
Based on the projections, a fusion plant could potentially generate electricity at a cost as low as $25 per megawatt hour, which is significantly lower than the current cost of wind power in the UK.
While there is still a long way to go before achieving practical fusion power on a large scale, private start-ups and investors are excited about the recent breakthrough. The industry has attracted over $1.4 billion in additional private funding in the past year alone.
However, commercial fusion power is still decades away, and significant investments will be required to build first-generation power plants capable of supplying industries with electricity.
The success of the Lawrence Livermore laboratory’s tests is undoubtedly a scientific feat with tremendous potential benefits. However, it is essential to avoid the proliferation of inexperienced fusion start-ups without expertise or intellectual property and ensure that investments in proven renewables continue.
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