China's "Artificial Sun" BEST Campus Delivered and Commissioned, Controlled Nuclear Fusion Accelerates Toward Engineering Demonstration
On October 1, the campus of the national major project Compact Fusion Energy Experimental Device (Burning plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak, BEST) was officially delivered and commissioned, and the main machine simultaneously entered the core assembly stage of the "four-ring set." The device is located in Hefei, Anhui, led in design by the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP), and constructed by Fusion New Energy (Anhui) Co., Ltd. It is China's independently developed new-generation fusion burning experimental device. BEST aims to simulate solar nuclear fusion and fill the gap between experimental reactors and demonstration reactors...
2026-10-01
Poskom Angular Pinch Magnet Pulsed Power Supply Delivered, X-ray High-Voltage Power Supply Manufacturer Officially Enters Fusion Equipment Sector
Recently, the angular pinch magnet pulsed power supply (TP power supply) independently developed by Poskom has completed delivery, marking that this X-ray high-voltage power supply manufacturer has officially entered the controlled nuclear fusion track. This power supply primarily serves experiments including angular pinch, field-reversed configuration (FRC), magnetized plasma generation, and magnetic confinement compression. It is key specialized power equipment for magnetic confinement controlled nuclear fusion and high-energy-density physics research, featuring hardcore capabilities such as nanosecond-level multi-stage multi-channel pulse timing coordination, waveform fidelity under ultra-high current and strong electromagnetic interference, and precise regulation of mutual inductance coupling multi-waveform attenuation, capable of matching the demanding operating conditions of frontier fusion experiments. Poskom was founded in 2015, focusing on specialized high-voltage power supplies, pulsed...
2026-10-03
Strengthen Regulation of Fusion Devices, Empower the Development of New Technologies
Recently, the South China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the South China Regional Office) conducted a radiation safety supervision inspection of the J-TEXT tokamak fusion experimental device at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. As the only medium-to-large tokamak experimental device at a university in China, J-TEXT bears the important mission of fusion talent cultivation and frontier physics experiments. The South China Regional Office focused on key aspects including equipment operation, radiation protection, and authorization management, meticulously investigated safety hazards, verified the implementation of safety management systems, and urged Huazhong University of Science and Technology to promptly plug safety loopholes and standardize device operation procedures, effectively building a strong defense line for the safe and stable operation of fusion experimental devices, providing solid support for the orderly conduct of scientific research experiments...
2026-10-01
MOST Sets the Pathway for Hard-Core Science and Technology Breakthroughs in the "15th Five-Year Plan": Comprehensive and Systematic Deployment of Major Basic Research on Controlled Nuclear Fusion to Solidify the Foundation of Future Strategic Energy
At the series-themed press conference on "Getting Off to a Good Start in the '15th Five-Year Plan'" held by the State Council Information Office, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially released the top-level design and core breakthrough roadmap for building a science and technology powerhouse over the next five years. When outlining the layout for major science and technology breakthroughs and original innovation, Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun explicitly emphasized that, in strengthening the strategic depth of basic research, China will closely anchor itself to the frontiers of the global energy revolution and, centering on underlying scientific bottlenecks in key fields such as energy and materials, comprehensively and systematically deploy major basic research tasks including controlled nuclear fusion (Controlled Nuclear Fusion), so as to seize the future...
2026-09-30
CAS Ion Completes RMB 600 Million First-Round Financing, Fusion-Derived Technology Industrialization Enters a New Stage
Recently, CAS Ion completed its first round of market-oriented equity financing, with a total amount of RMB 600 million. This round of financing was jointly participated in by CMBI, Wanneng Capital, Qianhai Ark, CITIC Construction Investment Capital, China-Belgium Fund, SMIC Juyuan, Oriental Fortune Capital, Xi'an High-Tech Investment, Ginkgo Valley Capital, Jinju Investment, Wofu Venture Capital, and Hua'an Jiaye. CAS Ion, in accordance with its own business development pace, coordinated and determined the scale of this round of fundraising, and completed all processes including project matching, due diligence interviews, agreement signing, and capital delivery within 3 months. This financing received an enthusiastic market response, with numerous investment institutions actively expressing investment intentions, fully confirming the capital market's recognition of the company's core technology, industrialization capability, and long-term growth...
2026-09-30
The Fully Superconducting Tokamak EAST Marks 20 Years of Operation: From a 3-Second First Cry to Thousand-Second Steady State, China's "Artificial Sun" Opens a Leap Toward Fusion Engineering
On September 28, 2006, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), independently designed and developed by the Institute of Plasma Physics (ASIPP) under the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully achieved its first plasma discharge on Hefei Science Island, with a current of 200 kA and a duration of nearly 3 seconds. This historic moment marked the official completion and operation of the world's first fully superconducting non-circular cross-section nuclear fusion experimental device, propelling China into the club of fully superconducting tokamak technology ahead of others. Over the past two decades, this artificial sun has completed more than 160,000 physical discharge experiments...
2026-09-28
Hangyang Share and Hangzhou Turbine Technology Jointly Invest in Startorus Fusion to Accelerate the Commercialization of Multi-Stroke Magnetic Reconnection Fusion
Two domestic high-end manufacturing listed companies, Hangyang Share (002430.SZ) and Hangzhou Turbine Technology (300277.SZ), have issued a joint investment announcement, declaring their joint capital contribution to acquire equity in commercial nuclear fusion innovation enterprise Shanghai Startorus Fusion Technology Co., Ltd. (Startorus Fusion). According to the investment agreement, Hangyang Share and Hangzhou Turbine Technology will each contribute RMB 50 million, each acquiring a 0.66% equity stake in Startorus Fusion; the remaining investors will jointly contribute RMB 720 million, collectively subscribing to a 9.45% equity stake. This capital injection further boosts capital attention on the domestic commercial controlled nuclear fusion industry. Startorus Fusion was established in 2021...
2026-09-24
Hangzhou Puxi Guangjing Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. Completes C Round Financing of Several Hundred Million Yuan
Recently, Hangzhou Puxi Guangjing Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Puxi Guangjing), an enterprise specializing in extreme-environment specialty power chips and systems, completed a C round financing of several hundred million yuan. New investors include Zhejiang Jiahe Changyue, Chengdu Innovation Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (Chengdu Sci-Tech Innovation Investment), Shanghai Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Industry Investment Fund, Shandong Caijin-affiliated Funds, Guizhou Guochuang, and other 10 state-owned and industrial capital institutions. It is understood that the funds will be directed toward three areas: in terms of technology R&D, for the iteration of fourth-generation semiconductor gallium oxide chips, as well as the verification and development of "SiC + gallium oxide" hybrid power modules; in terms of capacity expansion, for the expansion of 230°C-class high-temperature chip module production capacity...
2026-09-23
Nova Fusion and Fuyao University of Science and Technology Jointly Established Fusion Innovation Research Institute and Innovation Laboratory Unveiled
On September 22, 2026, the Fuyao UST·Nova Fusion Innovation Research Institute and the Fuyao University of Science and Technology·Nova Fusion Innovation Laboratory were officially unveiled and established. Wang Shuguo, President of Fujian Fuyao University of Science and Technology, Guo Houyang, founder of Nova Fusion Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Nova Fusion"), and personnel from relevant departments including the Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Department of Education, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Industry and Information Technology attended the unveiling ceremony. Zhang Fuli, Executive Vice President of Fuyao University of Science and Technology, presided over the ceremony. The Fuyao UST·Nova Fusion Innovation Research Institute and the Fuyao University of Science and Technology·Nova Fusion Innovation Laboratory established this time are jointly built by Fuyao UST and Nova Fusion, dedicated to promoting fusion energy technology from the laboratory to commercial application.
2026-09-23
Weilan Stellar Completes China's First Stellarator Magnet Cryogenic Comprehensive Test Platform in Three Months, First Round of Magnet Testing Launched
Weilan Stellar recently completed the construction of China's first stellarator magnet cryogenic comprehensive test platform, and the first round of magnet testing has been launched. Qiu Lilong, a review expert for the cryogenic system, stated that from independent design and system integration to domestically sourced supporting equipment, Weilan Stellar took only three and a half months to integrate vacuum, cryogenics, power supply, measurement, and protection into a comprehensive test platform. The test platform fully demonstrates the team's outstanding capabilities in scientific research, engineering, and project management. As the foundation for stable operation of a stellarator, the cryogenic system's vacuum level, sealing performance, and cooling capacity are all crucial. Unlike conventional paced R&D models, Weilan Stellar has always adhered to a pragmatic,...
2026-09-23
Shenzhen Superconduct Technologies Co., Ltd. Completes Angel Round Financing
According to Qichacha information, on September 18, 2026, second-generation high-temperature superconducting material R&D and manufacturer Shenzhen Superconduct Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Superconduct) completed an angel round of financing, with the investor being Shenzhen Yijun Technology Co., Ltd. The financing amount has not yet been disclosed. Superconduct was established in September 2022 and is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the R&D and preparation of second-generation high-temperature superconducting YBCO (yttrium barium copper oxide) tapes. The company's technical team is led by an academician and was the first globally to master double-sided YBCO thin-film tape preparation technology. It is the only enterprise in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area engaged in the industrialization of high-performance second-generation high-temperature superconducting YBCO tapes. High-temperature superconducting tapes are regarded as a controllable...
2026-09-20
Professor Yan Lixin's Research Group in the Department of Engineering Physics at Tsinghua University Collaborates to Achieve a Beyond-Megawatt Average Power Laser Optical Enhancement Cavity
Recently, the research group of Professor Yan Lixin from the Department of Engineering Physics at Tsinghua University, in collaboration with the team of Professor Fabian Zomer from IJCLab at Université Paris-Saclay, France, published important progress in the field of high-finesse optical enhancement cavities. The research team achieved a four-mirror bow-tie optical cavity with an average laser power exceeding 1 megawatt and its stable operation at the Tsinghua University Accelerator Laboratory, with a maximum intracavity average power of 1.15 MW, while maintaining an excellent Gaussian fundamental mode. This is the first published work internationally on an optical enhancement cavity with an intracavity average laser power reaching the megawatt level, which will lay a solid foundation for important applications such as the development of steady-state microbunching (SSMB) extreme ultraviolet light sources, quantum electrodynamics (QED) vacuum nonlinearity detection, ion beam photoneutralization for magnetic confinement fusion, and the development of future inertial confinement fusion reactors.
2026-09-18
Construction of the "Helong-2" project begins, advancing toward hydrogen-boron fusion power generation
On September 15, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction project of ENN Fusion's spherical torus hydrogen-boron plasma platform (the Helong-2 device) was grandly held at the ENN Fusion R&D Center in Langfang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hebei Province. The Helong-2 construction project covers approximately 120 mu and focuses on building more than ten core systems to create the world's leading hydrogen-boron fusion experimental platform; the park is expected to be ready for equipment entry by the end of June 2027, complete device construction and commissioning and enter the experimental phase by the end of 2027, with the goal of lighting the first lamp of hydrogen-boron fusion by 2030. Planning rendering of the Helong-2 spherical torus hydrogen-boron fusion park. Officials from relevant departments of Hebei Province and Langfang City, and heads of the project construction unit, design unit, construction unit, and supervision unit attended the groundbreaking ceremony and jointly laid the foundation and turned soil for the project.
2026-09-16
Symposium on Frontier Progress and Key Engineering Issues of Controlled Nuclear Fusion Held in Beijing
On August 30, a small-scale high-end brand exchange event—the Symposium on Frontier Progress and Key Engineering Issues of Controlled Nuclear Fusion, supported by the China Association for Science and Technology and hosted by the Chinese Nuclear Society—was held at the China Science and Technology Hall. More than 20 frontline experts from universities, research institutes, and industry engaged in exchange and discussion on relevant topics. The event focused on the strategic needs of national low-carbon transition and energy self-sufficiency and security, discussed frontier progress and key issues in the engineering implementation of controlled nuclear fusion, and aimed to help cultivate strategic emerging industries and accelerate the building of an energy powerhouse. Professor Luan Benli of Yantai University served as executive chairman, and Professor Liu Shichang of North China Electric Power University served as academic secretary. The symposium featured...
2026-09-15
ITER Organization Deputy Director-General Luo Delong and his delegation visited China Fusion Energy Co., Ltd. for research and guidance
On September 11, Luo Delong, Deputy Director-General of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organization, and his delegation visited China Fusion Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China Fusion") for research and guidance, gaining an in-depth understanding of China Fusion's overall development situation and the progress of key task implementation. Zhang Libo, General Manager of China Fusion, accompanied the research visit. During the visit, both parties held a special symposium. On behalf of China Fusion, Zhang Libo extended a warm welcome to Luo Delong and his delegation, and expressed sincere gratitude to the ITER Organization and Mr. Luo Delong for their concern, support, and guidance regarding China Fusion's development and the fulfillment of ITER Project-related tasks. At the meeting, Zhong Wulv, Chief Engineer of China Fusion, delivered an overall situation report, focusing on...
2026-09-14
First Supercapacitor Pulsed Power Supply System of the HL-3 Upgrade Project Successfully Handed Over
On September 10, the 300MVA/3000MJ supercapacitor pulsed power supply system of the HL-3 upgrade project was successfully handed over. This is the first system of the project to complete handover, marking that the project construction is gradually transitioning from the equipment installation and subsystem static commissioning stage to the system joint commissioning stage, providing support for advancing fusion engineering. Zhang Libo, President and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Southwestern Institute of Physics, and Chen Qingchuan, Vice President, attended the handover ceremony. Zhang Libo stated at the ceremony that the completion of the handover of the first system is the result of collaborative efforts by all participating units, accumulating experience and creating conditions for subsequent system joint commissioning. All parties will continue to consolidate responsibilities and advance key milestones on schedule....
2026-09-12
Yanchaojuneng Completes VPI of Stainless Steel-Jacketed Superconducting Prototype Coil for Stellarator
Recently, Yanchaojuneng (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. completed vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI) of a next-generation stellarator stainless steel-jacketed three-dimensional shaped superconducting prototype coil. Previously, the prototype coil had completed two core processes: three-dimensional precision winding and ground insulation wrapping. The completion of VPI signifies that the company has established an autonomous process chain from coil winding and forming, insulation wrapping, to integrated insulation curing. The stellarator is an important device type for steady-state operation in the field of controlled nuclear fusion, capable of reducing the risk of major plasma disruptions. Three-dimensional shaped superconducting coils are the core components for building the magnetic field that confines plasma in a stellarator. Public information shows that Germany's W7-X stellarator uses aluminum alloy jackets...
2026-09-10
China's BEST Project Completes Delivery of Seven TF Coil Boxes
On August 30, 2026, as the final BEST Toroidal Field (TF) coil box passed all acceptance inspections and was shipped, Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Equipment Co., Ltd. completed the development of seven core coil boxes for the BEST project. The project spanned approximately two and a half years, from the initiation of the first laser weld in January 2024 to the completion of all girth welds on products by the end of May 2026. The BEST TF coil box is a core pressure-bearing component in the magnetic field system of a tokamak device, primarily used to support the magnet structure, confine high-temperature plasma, and ensure stable device operation. Featuring an irregular and complex structure, high integration precision requirements, and demanding service conditions, this component imposes stringent requirements on specialized laser welding, precision machining, and geometric tolerance control...
2026-09-07
Commissioning of the CRAFT Cryogenic System 6 kW@4.5 K Helium Refrigerator Successfully Completed
Recently, significant progress has been made in the construction of the helium refrigeration system on the CRAFT magnet platform. The on-site commissioning and performance testing of the main body of the CRAFT cryogenic system 6 kW@4.5 K helium refrigerator have been successfully completed, with all indicators meeting the design acceptance requirements. The commissioning work focused on systematic verification of the cold box refrigeration performance, liquefaction capacity, control system, safety interlocks, and the operating status of key cryogenic equipment. During the acceptance tests, the helium refrigerator completed 12 hours of continuous stable operation under design conditions, achieving a refrigeration capacity of 6 kW@4.5 K + 50 K@GHe. In addition to design conditions, the project team also conducted performance tests under helium liquefaction conditions, with relevant temperature, pressure,...
2026-09-03
Rock Fusion AI Platform Streamlines the Entire Stellarator Design Workflow
Recently, the AI agent collaboration platform for stellarator design independently developed by Rock Fusion has achieved full coverage of the entire design workflow, encompassing key stages such as zero-dimensional parameter design, plasma configuration optimization and performance analysis, as well as coil engineering feasibility assessment. The company stated that the platform can search over a thousand initial configurations and hundreds of thousands of coil schemes, reducing the typical design iteration cycle from several weeks to several days. Rock Fusion stellarator concept image. Leveraging this platform, Rock Fusion has completed the full-machine physics design of a medium-sized superconducting stellarator with a major radius of 2 meters and a central magnetic field of 3 tesla. Design work for the company's other devices under development is also being advanced on the same platform. Stellarators rely on external three-dimensional coils to directly generate helical magnetic fields, eliminating the need to sustain magnetic confinement through plasma current. This mechanism inherently reduces the risk of major disruptions faced by tokamaks and offers the potential for long-pulse steady-state operation. In 2025, Germany's Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) stellarator achieved significant progress in the "triple product" metric during long-duration discharges, drawing greater attention to the stellarator route.
2026-09-02
Taiwan plans to include small modular reactors and nuclear fusion in new energy exploration
Taiwan's administrative agency head Cho Jung-tai stated on August 26 that, in response to the rapid global development of energy technologies, Taiwan maintains an open attitude toward new nuclear energy technologies and has gradually invested in research and evaluation of directions such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion. Relevant budgets have been included in discussions, and the central government's general budget for the next fiscal year also plans to allocate funds for engaging with and tracking global nuclear fusion technology progress. Cho Jung-tai stated at a new energy forum that day that, for Taiwan, energy types that have not yet entered large-scale commercial application or whose research and development technologies are still immature can all be regarded as targets for new energy exploration. In addition to technologies such as geothermal, small hydropower, and hydrogen energy, new nuclear energy has also been listed as a direction for future sustained observation and research...
2026-08-31
Nova Fusion Completes RMB 1.2 Billion Pre-A Series Financing
Nova Fusion Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. recently announced the completion of its Pre-A series financing totaling RMB 1.2 billion, comprising both the Pre-A round and Pre-A+ round. The company stated that within 16 months since its establishment, it has completed a RMB 500 million angel round, a RMB 700 million angel+ round, and this round of financing, bringing cumulative fundraising to RMB 2.4 billion with a post-investment valuation exceeding RMB 10 billion. In this round, Meituan Longzhu and Hillhouse Ventures continued their participation, while Lenovo Capital and Guozhong Capital joined as new strategic investors. The company stated that the funds from this round will primarily be used for new device construction, key technology iteration, industrial base preparation, and subsequent fusion energy output verification efforts. Nova Fusion focuses on field-reversed configuration (FRC) small...
2026-08-31
Reading Ranking
- 1 Zhang Guangjun, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, Attends the Opening Ceremony of the ITER International School and Visits the Southwestern Institute of Physics
- 2 Construction of the "Helong-2" project begins, advancing toward hydrogen-boron fusion power generation
- 3 Department of Plasma Physics and Fusion Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of China Proposes New Three-Dimensional Magnetic Field Configuration for Stellarators
- 4 Weilan Stellar Completes China's First Stellarator Magnet Cryogenic Comprehensive Test Platform in Three Months, First Round of Magnet Testing Launched
- 5 Beijing's First Second-Generation High-Temperature Superconducting Tape Mass Production Line Project Approved
- 6 Institute of Plasma Physics Visits ITER Headquarters in France for Exchange Activities
- 7 Hangzhou Puxi Guangjing Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. Completes C Round Financing of Several Hundred Million Yuan
- 8 Wuke Superconducting Completes Tens of Millions in Angel Round Financing, Accelerating the Industrialization of High-Temperature Superconducting Tapes
- 9 Preliminary Design Review Meeting Successfully Held for China's Helium-Cooled Solid Test Blanket Module System
- 10 First Supercapacitor Pulsed Power Supply System of the HL-3 Upgrade Project Successfully Handed Over
- 11 Hefei Proton Leap Commences Operations in Chaohu, Xirong Zhaobo Advances Fusion Equipment Industrialization
- 12 Professor Yan Lixin's Research Group in the Department of Engineering Physics at Tsinghua University Collaborates to Achieve a Beyond-Megawatt Average Power Laser Optical Enhancement Cavity
- 13 MOST Sets the Pathway for Hard-Core Science and Technology Breakthroughs in the "15th Five-Year Plan": Comprehensive and Systematic Deployment of Major Basic Research on Controlled Nuclear Fusion to Solidify the Foundation of Future Strategic Energy
- 14 China's Huanliu-4 High-Temperature Superconducting Magnet Development Roadmap Clarified
- 15 BlueStar Fusion Completes "Angel+" Round Financing, High-Temperature Superconducting Stellarator Project Moves to Engineering Implementation Phase