Published May 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

Moonshots and sure shots: Why fusion needs enterprises and start-ups (Spanish Edition)

Description

The basic premise of private fusion development is that there are many paths to commercialization, and entrepreneurs can complement government programmes. We only have to look to the space launch industry to illustrate that point. A combination of clever public–private partnership programmes run by the US Government has led to cost savings across the board in space launch. SpaceX, Blue Origin and others have shown how this can be done. Private 'fusioneers' think similarly, and ask: how can we make things less expensive? How can we use the latest innovations in materials, technology and artificial intelligence to reach viability? How can we reduce total capital costs and cost of electricity so that fusion systems can compete with combined cycle natural gas?

Availability note (English)

Also available on-line: https://www.iaea.org/es/bulletin/62-2

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Apuestas arriesgadas y apuestas seguras. Por qué la fusión necesita empresas y empresas emergentes

Publishing Information

Journal Title
IAEA Bulletin (Online)
Journal Volume
62
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 26-27
ISSN
1564-2690

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
54061768
Subject category
S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
CAPITALIZED COST; COMBINED CYCLES; COMMERCIALIZATION; ELECTRICITY; NATURAL GAS
Descriptors DEC
COST; ENERGY SOURCES; FLUIDS; FOSSIL FUELS; FUEL GAS; FUELS; GAS FUELS; GASES; THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES