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Japanese fusion startup to power on pilot reactor in 2027
Original: Japan's fusion energy startup to begin power-on tests at pilot reactor in 2027
Japan's Helical Fusion, a startup working on fusion energy, says it will begin power-on tests at its pilot reactor in 2027, a step toward generating electricity from fusion. The announcement highlights growing private-sector momentum in fusion development, with startups worldwide racing to prove commercially viable reactors while governments continue to back longer-term public research programmes.
Why now: The 2027 testing timeline marks a concrete milestone in the race to commercial fusion energy.
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