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Fusion energy startup aiming for commercial power generation.
Helion
Fusion energy startup aiming for commercial power generation.
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Helion is a fusion energy startup focused on developing a commercial fusion power plant. They have achieved significant milestones, including reaching 150 million degrees Celsius in their Polaris prototype reactor and operating with deuterium-tritium fuel. Helion's unique approach involves a field-reversed configuration reactor that directly generates electricity from fusion reactions, aiming for higher efficiency than traditional methods. They plan to use deuterium-helium-3 fuel in their future commercial reactors, with a goal of delivering electricity to Microsoft by 2028 from their larger Orion reactor.
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What does Helion do?
Helion is a fusion energy startup focused on developing a commercial fusion power plant. They have achieved significant milestones, including reaching 150 million degrees Celsius in their Polaris prototype reactor and operating with deuterium-tritium fuel. Helion's unique approach involves a field-reversed configuration reactor that directly generates electricity from fusion reactions, aiming for higher efficiency than traditional methods. They plan to use deuterium-helium-3 fuel in their future…
How much funding has Helion raised?
Helion has raised a total of $425M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series C.
Where is Helion headquartered?
Helion is headquartered in Everett, Washington, USA.
What industry does Helion operate in?
Helion operates in Clean Energy, Fusion Power, Nuclear Fusion, Climate Tech.