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US Unveils Ambitious Fusion Energy Strategy Amid Funding Uncertainties

The Department of Energy has outlined a comprehensive strategy to accelerate fusion energy development, targeting commercial-scale deployment by the mid-2030s. The roadmap emphasizes public-private partnerships and AI integration but acknowledges significant funding and technical challenges. Private investment in fusion technology has exceeded $9 billion despite ongoing scientific hurdles.

Ambitious Timeline for Commercial Fusion Power

The United States Department of Energy has released a new strategic roadmap aimed at achieving commercial-scale fusion energy deployment by the mid-2030s, according to reports. The comprehensive plan outlines support for research and development efforts while pursuing public-private partnerships to build the first generation of fusion power plants. Sources indicate the strategy represents the government’s commitment to realizing what has been a decades-long scientific pursuit.

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Solar Power Surpasses Coal as World’s Leading Electricity Source, Industry Reports Confirm

Renewable energy sources have reportedly surpassed coal to become the world’s largest source of electricity generation according to recent analysis. Industry experts suggest this marks a historic tipping point in the global energy transition, with solar power driving the majority of growth.

Global Energy Milestone Reached

Renewable energy sources have reportedly overtaken coal as the world’s primary electricity generator during the first half of this year, according to analysis from global energy think tank Ember. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed these findings, suggesting this represents a historic turning point in the global shift toward clean energy.

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Nvidia, BlackRock Lead $40B Data Center Acquisition to Expand AI Infrastructure

A consortium including Nvidia, BlackRock, and Microsoft is acquiring Aligned Data Centers in a deal reportedly worth approximately $40 billion. The transaction represents one of the largest infrastructure investments targeting the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector, according to industry reports.

Major AI Infrastructure Acquisition

A consortium including BlackRock, Nvidia, and Microsoft is acquiring Aligned Data Centers in what sources indicate is an approximately $40 billion deal, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments targeting the expanding artificial intelligence sector. The acquisition comes as analysts suggest top AI developers are flooding the booming sector with resources to address the electricity and infrastructure requirements needed to support advanced AI technology.