Fusion energy could be ‘decisive’ for Europe's energy security

Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies from foreign powers such as the US, China, and Russia, Europe’s energy security is in a precarious state. While not yet proven commercially, fusion energy could provide Europe with a vital source of safe, locally produced, always-on clean power. Francesco Sciortino, co-founder and CEO of German startup Proxima Fusion, believes fusion energy can complement wind and solar power and become a “decisive building block” for Europe’s energy security. Proxima is one of dozens of fusion energy startups racing to commercialise the technology, many of which are Europe-based. The future of fusion energyThere’s a cliche that fusion technology is always “30 years away,” but 70% of experts believe we’ll have a fusion device powering the grid by 2035, a Fusion Industry Association survey found last year.