ITER Achieves Milestone with Completion of Central Solenoid for World's Largest Pulsed Magnet System
Key Ideas
  • ITER has successfully assembled the world's largest pulsed superconducting electromagnet system, a crucial step towards demonstrating the viability of fusion energy as a sustainable, carbon-free power source.
  • The pulsed magnet system, when combined with ITER's Tokamak reactor, will create a 'burning plasma' at temperatures ten times hotter than the sun's core, leading to a tenfold energy gain.
  • The collaboration among ITER's 30-plus member countries, including major contributors like the United States and Russia, exemplifies international cooperation in tackling global challenges like climate change and energy security.
  • ITER's outreach to the private sector and tech transfer initiatives aim to accelerate fusion energy research and development, driving innovation and building a robust global fusion supply chain.
In a significant milestone for fusion energy, ITER has completed the final module of the Central Solenoid, forming the core of the world's largest pulsed superconducting electromagnet system. This achievement, part of an international collaboration involving over 30 countries, aims to showcase the potential of fusion power as a clean and abundant energy source. The Central Solenoid, combined with Poloidal Field magnets from Russia, Europe, and China, will play a crucial role in generating and controlling plasma within ITER's Tokamak reactor in Southern France. The system is designed to achieve a tenfold energy gain, producing 500 megawatts of fusion power from just 50 megawatts of input heating power. ITER's success in reaching construction milestones and engaging the private sector signifies a significant step towards realizing commercial fusion power. By fostering collaboration among its diverse member countries and facilitating technology transfer, ITER is at the forefront of advancing sustainable energy solutions.
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