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The World Fusion Energy Group is seizing the momentum towards abundant carbon-free energy by fostering global collaboration, accelerating research, development and deployment of fusion energy technologies, and setting the stage for a community working coherently towards this one common goal
Powerful momentum
the passion and innovation driving the field forward. While there is increasing industry participation and private investment, there is also a keen recognition of the importance of the public sector, home to valuable facilities and decades of accumulated knowledge. Both sectors need to be nurtured to ensure they are complementary and sustainable. Collaboration will be key to the success of this new emerging ecosystem. This is the time to bring together stakeholders to help accelerate the fusion energy journey from the experimental stage towards demonstration and ultimately commercialisation. It is why I established the World Fusion Energy Group, a global initiative to foster
collaboration across the fusion energy spectrum. Its inaugural meeting will be hosted by the IAEA and the government of Italy in Rome on 6 November. Its mission is ambitious and clear: to accelerate the research, development, demonstration and deployment of fusion energy technologies. By bringing together stakeholders from industry, government, academia and regulatory bodies, we are setting the stage for a cohesive fusion energy community working coherently towards common goals. INTO THE BROADER ENERGY MARKET The World Fusion Energy Group is not just about fostering dialogue; it is about creating a tangible impact, enhancing global cooperation, bridging technological
By Rafael Mariano Grossi , director-general, International Atomic Energy Agency F rom the very start, more than half a century ago, the International Atomic Energy Agency has been bringing the fusion community together. Today, we are witnessing extraordinary change in the atmosphere surrounding the progress of fusion energy. Fuelled by the urgency of the quest for net zero carbon emissions and energy security, there has been immense public interest in the recent breakthroughs in fusion energy technology. From visiting cutting-edge facilities to engaging in global forums, I have seen
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