TAE Technologies has raised more than $150 million in its most recent round of funding, cementing its position as a major player in the development of commercial fusion energy development. The round, which included participation from Google, Chevron and NEA, supports the construction of the Copernicus reactor and its goal of generating net power before the end of the decade.
Compact technology with global projection
TAE is distinguished by an approach based on an inverted field configuration (IFC) driven by neutral particle beams, which makes it possible to form and maintain a stable plasma at more than 70 million degrees Celsius. This breakthrough, achieved in its “Norm” device (a smaller, simpler fusion prototype), represents a leap in efficiency and operational simplicity.
By using hydrogen atoms hydrogen atoms and boron as fuel, TAE’s technology aims to generate helium without leaving long-lived radioactive waste. Part of these experimental results were recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communicationswhich reinforces the rigor and validation of the breakthrough achieved.
Google and TAE: scientific and financial partnership for more than a decade
Since 2014, Google engineers have been working side-by-side with TAE teams to optimize plasma control algorithms using techniques from machine learning. This collaboration has not only driven the development of tools such as the Optometrist Algorithm, but has also been key to validating the technical feasibility of the Copernicus reactor. The recent renewal of Google’s financial commitment reinforces the commercial potential of this technology.
Plans for the next fusion reactor
TAE’s systems are designed to integrate with existing power grids and operate near urban centers or industrial facilities. Their modular and compact approach allows for faster and more scalable deployment compared to other fusion models. In addition, with no risk of accidental meltdowns and no long-lived pollutants, its plants offer a reliable energy solution for a planet in climate transition.
With a clear roadmap to its first prototype plant, Da Vinciprojected for the early 2030s, and a portfolio of more than 1,500 patents, TAE Technologies is consolidating its position as a pioneer on the road to the commercialization of clean nuclear fusion. The new round of funding strengthens its ability to execute at a critical time for the global energy future.
In the meantime, watch the following video from TAE Technologies to see how the “Norm” fusion machine works.
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