Population Health
February 21, 2017
A groundbreaking concept for a fusion reactor could reduce our carbon footprint and change the energy game
The cost of producing fusion power has traditionally not penciled out in comparison to current energy sources, thereby placing this zero-emission power source out of reach for wide-scale development.
UW researchers believe they have now designed a concept for fusion power built on existing technology that will render that traditional cost structure obsolete.
With a successful prototype in hand, they are now turning to further development and expansion of the device to create the needed power output to be a viable replacement for fossil fuels.