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Nuclear fusion could one day be a viable clean energy source – but big engineering challenges stand in the way

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In 2022 , some called the experiment of the century demonstrated for the first time that fusion can be a viable source of clean energy.

But a whole host of engineering challenges must be addressed before it can be scaled up to become a safe, affordable source of virtually unlimited clean power.

Engineers need to develop new materials that can withstand extreme temperatures and irradiation conditions.

In 2023 , the Department of Energy announced a four-year , $42 million program to develop fusion hubs for the technology.

George R. Tynan and Farhat Beg say they are cautiously optimistic that practical fusion energy is no longer an if but a when.

They say partnerships between the government and private companies could be similar to that between NASA and SpaceX.

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