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Environment & Energy

OKIsItJustMe

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8. Still aren't...

Reply to marble falls (Reply #7)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:03 PM

Jul 2

However, both Commonwealth and Helion have (I think) realistic paths to success.

I think Helion may get there first, but I would be pleased as punch to see them both produce commercially viable fusion reactors.

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CNN: Google just bought 200 megawatts of fusion energy that doesn't even exist yet [View all] OKIsItJustMe Jul 2 OP

Counting his ergs before they're laid, eh? marble falls Jul 2 #1

Yeah, I hate the headline OKIsItJustMe Jul 2 #2

Fusion is inevidable. It's just taking its time getting here. marble falls Jul 2 #3

We've had nuclear fusion for several decades now (not counting "hydrogen bombs") OKIsItJustMe Jul 2 #6

But up to now: no commercial enegy is being produced by fussion or cold fussion. marble falls Jul 2 #7

Still aren't... OKIsItJustMe Jul 2 #8

when you use AI you are causing this. nt ImNotGod Jul 2 #4

Well, then, I will use AI more! OKIsItJustMe Jul 2 #5