Microsoft Bets That Fusion Power Is Closer Than Many Think

[Racan]

WSJ News Exclusive | Microsoft Bets That Fusion Power Is Closer Than Many Think

In a deal believed to be the first commercial agreement for fusion power, the tech giant has agreed to purchase electricity from Helion Energy—a startup backed by OpenAI founder Sam Altman—within about five years.

www.wsj.com

https://archive.is/oYpP6

 

[jpiniero]

Likely a stock manipulation ploy. But it would be nice.

 

[Torn Mind]

No money no research.

Science is a matter of desire.

 

[sdifox]

there is no way it's happening within a decade, let alone five years. Even if they have fusion working right now it would take more than five years to go from research to production.

 

[mikeymikec]

I expect the unexpected is less far way that I expected too.

 

[dainthomas]

Call me when I can pick up a Mr Fusion at Lowes.

 

[Red Squirrel]

We'll get fusion within 10 years after the Leafs win the cup.