Commonwealth Fusion Systems Places Largest Single Purchase Order of HTS Tape with Fujikura to Accelerate Development of ARC Power Plants
The deal secures more than 10,000 kilometers of tape as CFS prepares to build its first commercial fusion power stations.
- Commonwealth Fusion Systems has signed the largest supply deal of its kind with Japanese manufacturer Fujikura Ltd. Under the agreement, the company will purchase more than 10,000 kilometers of high-temperature superconducting tape for its commercial power stations.
- High-Temperature superconducting tape remains essential for creating the powerful magnetic fields required to confine plasma within tokamak reactors. These fields allow for smaller, more efficient fusion designs that reduce overall construction costs and engineering complexity.
- Fujikura is currently expanding its production lines in Japan to meet significant demand for this critical material, which exhibits zero electrical resistance. This high-performance tape provides the capabilities needed for fusion devices.
- The supply agreement represents a major milestone for the fusion industry, helping to make commercial power plants more affordable. The first tape deliveries are scheduled for Chesterfield County, Virginia, supporting the company's ongoing prototype construction.
- Backed by Bill Gates, the developer is actively executing its power plant plans to provide scalable, carbon-free energy. The initiative aims to support a sustainable energy future, with commercial fusion plants expected to feed electricity into regional grids during the 2030s.
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems Places Largest Single Purchase Order of HTS Tape with Fujikura to Accelerate Development of ARC Power Plants
As part of the long-term supply agreement, Fujikura is investing in the expansion of its manufacturing capacity to provide more than 10,000 km (3 GA-m) of HighTemperature Superconducting (HTS) tape to support the commercial rollout of CFS' ARC power plants.The…
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