Fusion Energy Breakthrough: China’s Energy Singularity Completes World’s First Full High-Temperature Superconducting Tokamak Furnace

On June 18th, China reached a significant milestone with the successful completion and operation of the world’s first full high-temperature superconducting tokamak furnace, HH70. This breakthrough was achieved by commercial company Energy Singularity, which designed and built the furnace to be smaller and more cost-effective compared to traditional tokamaks.

The successful operation of HH70 has paved the way for more commercially viable fusion reactors in the future, according to co-founder Guo Houyang and chief technology officer of Energy Singularity. The tokamak is equipped with the world’s first magnetic field system made from high-temperature superconducting materials, a feat achieved within just two years, setting a world record for the fastest tokamak development and construction according to CGTN.

Recent breakthroughs in high-temperature superconducting materials and other technologies have made it possible to develop an economically viable tokamak furnace. The tokamak, an experimental machine designed to harness fusion energy, holds the key to generating more energy than it consumes, offering a solution to combat climate change and resource depletion.

Looking ahead, Energy Singularity aims to construct a new generation tokamak by 2027 that will be a steady-state high-temperature and magnetic field version. This project will serve as a stepping stone towards building an experimental fusion power plant by 2030, marking a significant advancement in the field of clean and sustainable energy.