About this episode

Dr. Cyd Cowley provides a global update on significant advancements in the fusion industry.

Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. US fusion startup makes history by converting plasma energy directly into electricity https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-nuclear-fusion-makes-history 2. UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to advance fusion industry https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukaea-and-eni-launch-rh3ova-to-advance-fusion-industry 3. General Fusion targets Italy https://www.neimagazine.com/news/general-fusion-targets-italy/ Bonus stories: 2026 Fusion Industry Association supply chain report https://www.fusionindustryassociation.org/fia-launches-2026-fusion-industry-supply-chain-report/

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Cyd Cowley

Topics covered

• fusion energy
• plasma energy
• electricity generation
• fusion industry advancements
• international collaboration
• supply chain

Keywords

• fusion startup
• plasma energy
• electricity
• UKAEA
• Eni
• General Fusion
• Italy
• supply chain report

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fusion Industry Association, digiLab, US fusion startup, UKAEA, Eni, General Fusion

Places: Italy

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