Fusion technologies: Technologies for the future of energy generation!
Welcome to the "Hottest Topic" in the energy sector! Here you can find out all about these fascinating technologies that have the potential to revolutionize our energy supply in the long term.
What is nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is based on the fusion of atomic nuclei, similar to that in the sun. At extremely high temperatures and pressures, atoms (e.g. deuterium, tritium, etc.) fuse, releasing enormous amounts of energy in the process. Unlike nuclear fission, which is used in today's nuclear power plants, fusion does not produce long-lived radioactive waste. This makes fusion energy a promising option for the future.
Advantages of fusion energy:
- Safety: fusion reactions cannot get "out of control" as there is no risk of chain reaction and core meltdown as with nuclear fission plants.
- Base load capability: In future, fusion power plants could serve as a weather-independent, continuous source of electricity to supplement volatile renewable energies.
- Environmentally friendly: No direct CO2 emissions and no long-term radioactive waste
Fusion technologies competence map
With our fusion technologies competence map, we offer a constantly growing overview of the know-how and technologies (enabling technologies) from research to industrial implementation. Companies and organizations can find suitable partners and network here. Is your company already involved in fusion technologies? Then we look forward to your profile entry. Register here!
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