The world's first grid-scale commercial fusion plant will be built in Virginia by Commonwealth Fusion Systems, marking a significant milestone in the development of clean energy.
The largest private fusion company, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), announced plans to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The plant, named ARC, will be located at the James River Industrial Center and is expected to begin producing energy in the early 2030s. CFS co-founder and CEO Bob Mumgaard stated that the Richmond region will be the envy of the world as the birthplace of commercial fusion energy.
CFS, headquartered in Massachusetts, chose Virginia after a global search, citing the state's commitment to innovative solutions for both reliable electricity and clean forms of power. The company’s first fusion demonstration machine, SPARC, is set to produce its first plasma in 2026, paving the way for ARC. ARC is projected to generate roughly 400 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 150,000 homes. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed excitement about the project, saying that CFS is not just building a facility but pioneering groundbreaking innovation to generate clean, reliable, and safe power.
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