Scientists edge closer to unleashing virtually unlimited power source — here’s when it could finally go live

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Scientists edge closer to unleashing virtually unlimited power source — here’s when it could finally go live

China’s Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak fusion reactor aims to create five times the energy output to revolutionize global energy production.

Located in Hefei, China, the “BEST” reactor uses a complex tokamak design. According to

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‘ reporting on May 8, it utilizes a doughnut-shaped vessel that heats plasma to temperatures hotter than on the surface of the sun. It causes hydrogen isotopes to fuse and form helium, which releases massive amounts of energy.

Nuclear fusion is preferable to nuclear fission because it creates less radioactive waste. Radioactive waste must be carefully managed and often requires ample storage space. Eliminating the need for waste management streamlines energy production.

The process also releases minimal harmful gases into the atmosphere. Burning coal, natural gas, and oil creates dangerous carbon pollution. These heat the planet, destabilizing the climate, upsetting ecosystems, and furthering the spread of diseases.

While other fusion projects, such as China’s

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and the United States’

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, have made strides, the BEST reactor is a major breakthrough. The United States’ SPARC reactor only promises to double its energy output; BEST aims to quintuple its output.

This high energy output could vastly improve the world’s sustainability. With fusion, energy would be near-limitless and thus easily accessible and substantially more affordable. People could enjoy lower utility bills and consistent, reliable energy.

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The innovative reactor would help slow down climate change and lead to a cleaner, cooler future, while helping people save money and access clean energy. Reducing energy pollution will benefit every human, reducing the health hazards of breathing polluted air or drinking contaminated water.

The BEST reactor is slated for delivery by November 2027, and it could be the beginning of an energy revolution. However, there are ways to embrace innovative clean energy solutions now.

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The environmental benefits of fusion combined with the financial savings and high energy output mean China’s BEST reactor could change how we think about and use energy. It’s an important leap forward in nuclear fusion technology and a step toward a healthier Earth.

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