Pacific Fusion Breaks Ground on Facility Aiming to Achieve Net Energy Gain in Fusion Power
Pacific Fusion has begun construction of a new facility in Albuquerque aimed at achieving net energy gain—a key milestone for commercial fusion power. The company plans to demonstrate that its reactor can generate as much or more energy than it consumes by 2030, with the goal of operating a full-scale plant by the mid-2030s. The new facility will test Pacific Fusion’s approach using pulser modules capable of delivering intense electrical pulses. Earlier tests showed promising results, including a one-third scale module producing 440 gigawatts in just 80 nanoseconds. The company has raised over $1 billion to support its rapid development and avoid frequent fundraising. Pacific Fusion is competing with other well-funded fusion startups like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion Energy, all aiming for commercial deployment by the mid-2030s.
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