German Hearing on Charting a Fusion Regulatory Framework
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German Hearing on Charting a Fusion Regulatory Framework

ByCaroline

On Wednesday, July 3, the German Committee for Education, Research and Technology Assessment held a hearing aimed to chart a course toward ensuring an informed legal environment that will accelerate fusion power deployment in Germany and across the European Union. The hearing was centered around two motions: “For a pragmatic, innovation-friendly legal framework for fusion power plants in Germany and Europe” – a legislative motion put forward by the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group, and “Specialist initiative for fusion research” – put forward by the AFD. The discussion is timely as Germany seeks to secure its leadership position in fusion by ensuring a regulatory system that keeps pace with technological advancements.

FIA Launches 2024 Supply Chain Report
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FIA Launches 2024 Supply Chain Report

ByCaroline

On July 2, the Fusion Industry Association launched our 2024 Supply Chain Report as an updated version from last year. The report surveys fusion developers and suppliers to get a snapshot of where the supply chain stands as the fusion industry grows. Designed to capture and analyze trends, challenges, and opportunities within the industry, this report serves as a resource to better understand the web of supply and demand in fusion energy, and to help guide investment and policy strategy to support the accelerating fusion industry.

Fusion Industry Association and The Fusion Cluster Lay Out Strategic Priorities Ahead of UK Election
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Fusion Industry Association and The Fusion Cluster Lay Out Strategic Priorities Ahead of UK Election

ByCaroline

The United Kingdom is a world leader in fusion energy – a source of potentially unlimited strategically secure and affordable, low-carbon energy. Once commercialised, fusion is perhaps the ultimate energy source: zero carbon at the point of generation, energy dense, and with abundant fuels. As the UK general election draws closer, the Fusion Industry Association is delighted to have worked with The Fusion Cluster to lay out the importance of the fusion sector to the UK and issue key asks of incoming Parliamentarians and Ministers. Commercial fusion’s contributions to energy security, the economy, and to science & innovation represent a huge and imminent opportunity.

FIA Participates in Fusion for Energy (F4E) Roundtable on Regulations and Partnerships
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FIA Participates in Fusion for Energy (F4E) Roundtable on Regulations and Partnerships

ByCaroline

On 25-26 June 2024, the Fusion Industry Association participated in the Fusion for Energy Roundtable held in Barcelona to discuss international frameworks for fusion technology and developments, including key issues around regulation, safety, liability, intellectual property, export controls, as well as public-private partnerships.

FIA Launches Commercializing Fusion Energy Paper
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FIA Launches Commercializing Fusion Energy Paper

ByCaroline

The global race to commercial fusion power is on. On June 24, the Fusion Industry Association launched our Commercializing Fusion Energy paper, laying out the policy incentives that will attract and accelerate the fusion industry in nations that aim to lead in commercial deployment. This paper is intended to be used as a tool by policymakers when considering the most effective policy positions to implement. 

Canadian Roadmap For National Fusion Energy Strategy
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Canadian Roadmap For National Fusion Energy Strategy

ByCaroline

On June 11, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) hosted Fusion Day 2024 to unveil its roadmap to a national fusion energy strategy, aimed to position Canada as a global leader in fusion. The roadmap – Fusion Energy for Canada: A Forward-Looking Vision and Call for Action – calls on the government to design, fund, and implement a national fusion strategy. As the global race to commercial fusion deployment accelerates, the time is now. Without strategic national investment at a globally competitive level, Canada risks falling behind and failing to capitalize on economic, social, geopolitical, and decarbonization opportunities that commercial fusion unlocks.

US Senate Passes ADVANCE Act, Including Legislation to Codify US Fusion Regulations
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US Senate Passes ADVANCE Act, Including Legislation to Codify US Fusion Regulations

ByCaroline

On June 18, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed the ADVANCE Act, including legislation that will codify fusion energy regulations separate from nuclear fission. The Bill is now headed to the President’s desk for signature; once signed into law, the United States will be the second country to enact specific fusion regulations into law – following the United Kingdom’s enactment of fusion regulatory legislation in October 2023.

House Passes Annual Defense Bill Alongside Guidance Report Including Fusion
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House Passes Annual Defense Bill Alongside Guidance Report Including Fusion

ByCaroline

On June 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Alongside the bill, the House Committee on Armed Services released a Report on H.R. 8070 with additional views and guidance – including guidance on fusion energy sources, noting that “the committee believes that compact fusion power technologies, if matured to an appropriate level, could provide significant advantages to the Department of Defense.” 

G7 Includes Fusion Energy in Leaders’ Communiqué
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G7 Includes Fusion Energy in Leaders’ Communiqué

ByCaroline

On June 14, the G7 published the Leaders’ Communiqué, including fusion energy among other areas of collaboration to solve global challenges. In the Communiqué, the Leaders commit to establishing a G7 Working Group on Fusion Energy, and will work together to achieve consistent fusion regulatory approaches. A major step in accelerating global commercial fusion and solidifying fusion regulatory certainty.