Proxima Fusion, a burgeoning German startup, has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking fusion reactor design, marking a significant milestone in the quest for infinite energy. The startup's 'Stellaris' design, which has been peer-reviewed and published, is celebrated for its potential to operate continuously without the disruptions typical in other fusion approaches. Backed by $35 million from the European Union and German government, as well as $30 million from venture capital, Proxima Fusion aims to bring a fully functional reactor to life by 2031.
The rapid progress of Proxima Fusion has caught the attention of industry leaders and tech enthusiasts alike. Dr. Francesco Sciortino emphasized the company's commitment to swift execution in the global fusion race.
"Our American friends can see it. Our Chinese friends can see it. Our claim is that we can execute on this faster than anyone else, and we do that by creating a framework for integrated physics, engineering, and economics. So we’re not a science project anymore," – Dr. Francesco Sciortino.
Ian Hogarth, another key player in the tech industry, applauded Proxima's achievements.
"When Proxima started its journey, the founders said, ‘This is possible, we’ll prove it to you.’ And they did. Stellaris positions QI-HTS stellarators as the leading technology in the global race to commercial fusion." – Ian Hogarth.
Proxima's accelerated timeline has been a point of pride for Dr. Sciortino.
"We started out as a group of founders saying it’s going to take us two years to get to the Stellaris design… We actually finished after one year. So we’ve accelerated by a year," – Dr. Francesco Sciortino.
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