Future Outlook

This section explores the future of fusion energy and its path to commercialization.

Roadmap to Fusion Power

• ITER: First burning plasma experiments (2030s)
• DEMO: Demonstration power plant (2040s-2050s)
• Commercial fusion plants (2050s and beyond)

Private Sector Initiatives

Numerous private companies are pursuing alternative approaches:

• Commonwealth Fusion Systems
• TAE Technologies
• Helion Energy
• Tokamak Energy
• General Fusion

Advanced Concepts

• Compact tokamaks with HTS magnets
• Field-reversed configurations
• Magnetized target fusion
• Proton-boron (p-B11) fusion