Saxony Launches SAXFUSION: A New Hub for Fusion Energy Research
Saxony has launched SAXFUSION, its first-ever competence network dedicated to fusion energy. This ambitious project aims to turn Saxony into a central hub for fusion energy research and development, with the potential to power Germany and Europe with almost limitless, carbon-free electricity.
SAXFUSION is coordinated by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), which brings extensive experience in plasma physics, high-power lasers, and computational modelling to the table. The project is co-led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS), which will focus on technology transfer to ensure scientific breakthroughs can be scaled and adopted by industry, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Over the next three years, SAXFUSION will concentrate on four key areas: laser and optical technologies, fusion fuel capsule development, reactor materials research, and advanced simulations and data analysis. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with decades of experience in plasma physics, high-quality lasers, and computational modelling, is involved in leading this research initiative. SAXFUSION connects Saxony directly to world-leading research infrastructures and international fusion centers, fostering collaboration on global challenges.
SAXFUSION supports the German Government's strategy to accelerate the commercial deployment of fusion energy and may receive funding from the European Union's Just Transition Fund. By serving as a bridge between scientific discovery and industrial application, SAXFUSION leverages regional strengths in high-tech manufacturing, materials science, and digital engineering. As Saxony becomes a central hub for fusion energy research and development, the project promises a brighter, greener future for Germany and Europe.
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