Nuclear fusion is being considered as a potential source of clean, safe, and virtually unlimited energy. The process, which powers the sun, could open a market estimated at $40 trillion by 2050 if it becomes commercially viable. Recent scientific developments, improvements in supporting technologies, favorable policies, and increasing global energy needs have contributed to renewed interest and faster commercialization efforts in fusion.
Fusion technology is noted for its possible advantages over both renewable and fossil fuel sources. These include reliable baseload power generation, higher energy density, minimal waste production, and fewer constraints regarding land use or plant location. Despite these benefits, significant obstacles remain before fusion can be widely adopted for commercial electricity production.
If these challenges are overcome, fusion could play an important role in meeting rising global electricity demands and reducing dependence on carbon-intensive energy sources. This development may also reshape the broader energy sector.
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