Seattle Fusion

What is nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion is a process that releases energy by combining atomic nuclei. It's the same process that powers the sun and other stars in the universe. Unlike traditional nuclear fission, which generates energy by splitting atoms, nuclear fusion generates energy by fusing atoms together.

How does Seattle Fusion work?

The Seattle Fusion Nuclear Station uses a combination of processes called magnetic confinement and inertial confinement to control and contain a plasma of deuterium and tritium, which are isotopes of hydrogen. The plasma is heated to temperatures of over 100 million degrees Celsius (over 6 times the temperature in the core of the Sun), causing the nuclei of the hydrogen atoms to fuse together and release energy in the form of heat.

The heat is then used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. The process is clean and safe, producing no greenhouse gases or other harmful byproducts.

Why is fusion power important?

Fusion power has the potential to provide a nearly limitless source of clean energy, with no greenhouse gas emissions or other harmful byproducts. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity and help us transition to a more sustainable energy future.

When will Seattle Fusion finish construction?

Seattle Fusion is currently on track to finish preliminary testing in 2026, and is expected to reach an 89,000 Megawatt electrical generation capacity by 2028. We are hard at work on this revolutionary project, but safety and surety are still top priorities, so delays are more than possible.