Swedish company achieves milestone in development of fusion technology

The dream of fusion-powered nuclear energy has existed for a long time. Swedish company Novatron has now achieved a breakthrough.

The following is a brief paraphrase of that news article, original to be found; https://www.di.se/digital/svenskt-bolag-nar-milstolpe-inom-fusionsteknik/

Our simulations indicate that we have found a solution to achieving stable confinement of fusion plasma, something that hasn't been accomplished before. However, we are not yet able to use fusion as an energy source, says Peter Roos, CEO of Novatron.

The company hopes to build a reactor that can supply electricity to the grid by 2040. Roos believes this is technically feasible but stresses it depends on support from governments, authorities, and investors.

The solution is still in the early research stage, far from commercialization.

Fusion offers all the benefits of fission without its drawbacks, such as long-term radioactive waste and meltdown risks.

Another advantage of fusion, according to Roos, is cost. Novatron's solution is efficient because it stabilizes plasma, eliminating the need for several costly technical tools.

We will continuously update the machine throughout 2025 to demonstrate stable plasma confinement, as our simulations suggest.

Roos is optimistic about future investments in the company. "Things look very promising, and we’ll likely discuss this more within a month.