Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a top-funded fusion startup, has secured an $85 million grant from the federal government to develop advanced conductors for fusion power plants. The funding aims to improve the performance and efficiency of these conductors, which are crucial for fusion power plants to achieve their full potential. The project will focus on creating high-temperature superconductors that can handle the high-energy conditions found in fusion reactions.