Thu Sep 19 13:26:59 UTC 2024: ## General Fusion’s Fusion Power Plant Design Receives Key Validation from Leading Laboratories

**Richmond, BC, Canada, September 19, 2024** – General Fusion, a leading company in the pursuit of commercial fusion energy, has received strong validation for its innovative Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) design approach. Independent analysis from the U.S. Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) confirm the feasibility of General Fusion’s technology, highlighting its unique ability to address crucial challenges in the development of commercial fusion power.

The analyses focused on two key hurdles: **fuel sustainability** and the **”first wall problem”**. General Fusion’s approach utilizes a liquid metal wall, which addresses both challenges:

* **Fuel Sustainability:** The liquid metal wall, containing lithium, enables the production of tritium, a crucial fusion fuel component. UKAEA modelling demonstrates that General Fusion’s design will generate sufficient tritium to fuel the power plant for its entire operational lifespan. SRNL’s study further confirms these advantages, indicating a higher tritium breeding ratio and a faster doubling time compared to traditional tokamak approaches.
* **First Wall Problem:** The liquid metal wall acts as a shield, protecting the fusion vessel from the damaging effects of neutron bombardment. UKAEA modelling supports this concept, showcasing how General Fusion’s approach eliminates the need for frequent vessel replacements, leading to improved efficiency, capacity factor, and reduced costs.

“These independent analyses by SRNL and UKAEA are crucial for building confidence in our approach,” said Greg Twinney, CEO of General Fusion. “The results confirm our commitment to not only achieving fusion but making it a commercial reality.”

Dr. Michel Laberge, Founder and Chief Science Officer, added, “The liquid metal solution provides a simple yet effective way to overcome the first wall problem and fuel sustainability challenges, paving the way for a practical and cost-competitive fusion power plant.”

General Fusion remains committed to advancing its technology and plans to achieve significant milestones in the next two years. The company is actively developing its LM26 prototype, while simultaneously refining its commercial power plant design for future deployment.

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