| Speaker | Dr. Bob Mumgaard, CEO, Commonwealth Fusion Systems |
|---|---|
| Time | 17:30-19:00, February 28, 2023 (Doors open at 17:00) |
| Venue | 5th Floor, Lecture Room L, GRIPS, 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo ( Access ) |
| Sponsor | GRIPS Innovation, Science and Technology Policy Program (GIST) |
| Language | English |
| Fee | Free (Pre-registration required) |
Seminar Info (Details):
English version
Presentation Slide:
Dr. Colin Baus, Head of Plant Technology, Kyoto Fusioneering
Dr. Junichi Miyazawa, Co-CEO and the Head of Technology, Helical Fusio
Outline:
Fusion energy has made significant scientific advances over the past several years, most notably the US's National Ignition Facility's net-energy breakthrough in December of 2022. However, a number of private fusion companies in U.S.A. argue that they are on a faster path to turning these scientific advances into commercial energy production at scale, many planning to deliver first electrons to the grid in the early 2030s. What is the state of commercial fusion energy technology, what are the timelines for deployment, and what government policy can help ensure fusion is ready in time to meet global climate goals?
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is the leading company to have fusin into commercialization.
At this seminar, Dr. Bob Mumgaard will give his views and some suggestions to us.
In Japan, at the Gx(Green Transformation) roadmap , fusion is one of the 5 potential technologies for future deployment. However it will be commercialized after 2050 in which other 4 technologies would be in place.
What are the differency between U.S.A. and Japan?
To discuss these questions, we will hear from two leading private fusion companies in Japan as discussants.
After three presentations, Prof. Hisanori Nei of GRIPS will moderate the panel discussion and Q&A sessions.
