Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors

Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.

Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants

Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028.