Kyoto Fusioneering to Supply Advanced Gyrotron Systems to General Atomics
Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) has announced an agreement with General Atomics (GA) to supply two advanced gyrotrons to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego, California. Scheduled for deployment by 2026, these gyrotrons will be the first from Kyoto Fusioneering to be integrated into the United States’ fusion research infrastructure, following a series of successful global engagements.
THE FUSION ERA – Safety and Regulation Team
KF features a specialised team known as the Safety & Regulation Team, dedicated to safety assessment and risk analyses for fusion-related facilities. To gain insight into the safety initiatives within the emerging field of fusion energy, we spoke with Mr. Ino and Mr. Jimma, both esteemed members of this dedicated team.
THE FUSION ERA – CNL joins KF in Japan
Read about our latest blog post, "The Fusion Era", where we share our activity of hosting a delegation of eight experts from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories at our Tokyo and Kyoto offices. Their visit marked a significant step in advancing the discussion about UNITY-2 design and strengthening our collaborative efforts.
Behind the Fusion Scene with Yukiko Fukawa: Accounting & Finance Lead Senior Manager
Explore our Monthly "Behind the Fusion Scene" Series!
Join Ms. Fukawa, Senior Manager in Governance and Accounting Division, as she shares the accounting perspective of guiding a global fusion energy startup across three continents. Get an insider's view in this month's feature!
THE FUSION ERA – The Necessity of Fusion Materials Testing: The Role of Irradiation Facilities
Discover our monthly Fusion Era blog about fusion materials and irradiation testing! Researchers are proving the feasibility of fusion energy by creating and testing tough materials for future fusion power plants. This knowledge isn't just for labs; it's to inform and show how fusion could fight climate change by offering clean and sustainable power. Check it out to see the power of fusion in action!
IFMIF/ DONES interviews Kyoto Fusioneering
IFMIF/DONES is a proposed international research facility designed to study and test materials intended for use in future fusion reactors. The primary focus is on investigating the effects of high-energy neutrons on materials, as these neutrons can cause degradation and changes in materials used within a fusion power plant. Our engineer, Mario Oliver, recently shared insights at a conference, highlighting the imperative for robust materials capable of withstanding the intense neutron energy within these reactors. Our collaboration with IFMIF/DONES demonstrates our commitment to developing resilient materials suited for these demanding conditions.
Fusion Industry News
- The Fusion Frontier: Investing in Tomorrow's Energy (fusionenergyinsights.com)
- Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Enhance the Nation’s Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Monitoring Capabilities | OSTP | The White House
- International Partnerships in a New Era of Fusion Energy Development | OSTP | The White House
- Global Energy Forum at COP28 - Atlantic Council
- Sustainable Markets Initiative Launches Fusion Task Force To Address Alternate Energy Transition Solutions | Sustainable Markets Initiative (sustainable-markets.org)
- At COP28, Countries Launch Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050, Recognizing the Key Role of Nuclear Energy in Reaching Net Zero | Department of Energy
- UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy development - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
