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FAQS about What are the fusion energy storage batteries

Is fusion a safe source of energy?

Fusion can potentially provide a safe, abundant, zero-carbon-emitting source of reliable primary energy. Once developed, first-generation fusion plants may likely use a combination of abundant deuterium (an isotope of hydrogen) and lithium as fuel.

Can fusion energy be used as a fuel?

Once developed, first-generation fusion plants may likely use a combination of abundant deuterium (an isotope of hydrogen) and lithium as fuel. Commercial fusion energy has the potential to revolutionize the energy industry, help to achieve energy abundance and security, and help meet growing clean energy needs of the U.S. and the world.

What is Fusion Energy Science?

Fusion Energy Sciences Program Fusion – the same reaction that powers the sun – has the potential to be a game-changing technology to help us achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, protect national security, and enhance U.S. technology leadership.

What is fusion & why is it important?

Fusion may also potentially provide a combined source of thermal energy and power for hydrogen production, industrial heat, carbon capture, and desalination.

How does DOE support fusion research?

DOE is now committed to bridging fundamental fusion research with applied research and the needs of the growing U.S. fusion industry, in support of the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy and as described in our Fusion Energy Strategy 2024 and the FES Building Bridges vision document.

Does fusion have a technology gap?

At the same time, fusion has both technology gaps (e.g., materials and fuel supply) and potential risks that need to be managed, like the generation of activated waste in structural materials requiring short-term storage as well as potential proliferation pathways.