Fusion offers a promising clean energy solution since the process is carbon free, inherently safe, and produces continuous, unlimited fuel. The IAEA has supported fusion research and development from the beginning, organizing the first international conference on fusion energy in 1961. More recently, breakthroughs in fusion research have accelerated development in both the public and private sectors. Building on this progress, the IAEA fosters international collaboration and coordination to bridge gaps in the physics, technology and regulation of fusion. This includes collecting and sharing data to support all phases of fusion research, from the science of the fusion process to plant design and operation.
“Fusion technology has the potential to transform global energy production,” said Aline des Cloizeaux, Director of the IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Power. “Fusion energy together with the deployment of advanced nuclear fission will ensure a sustainable clean energy transition.”