Why Fusion?

The Biden Administration has set a goal of transitioning the U.S. electricity sector out of fossil fuels by 2035 — an immense undertaking requiring the replacement of 63% of current U.S. electricity generation with clean energy sources. The Administration has further announced its intent to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions in America to zero by 2050. Replacing fossil fuel generation in America and around the world, to stop global temperatures from continuing to rise, will require a diversity of noncarbon energy sources.

The energy dense, consistent power generation that fusion has the capacity to provide will be a critical partner in the growth of renewables.

Electricity produced by renewables is often capped due to its inherent intermittency problem — meaning when there is no wind or sun, there is no electricity. New fusion energy technology has the capacity to solve the intermittency problem, enabling the US and the planet to reach carbon neutral energy targets in time to make a difference. Moreover, it can do so safely, without the dangers posed by nuclear fission.

Read more in our white paper, Preparing for a Star Powered Future, Today