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Google Inks Deal to Buy Fusion Power from MIT Spinoff

John by John
June 30, 2025
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Google Inks Deal to Buy Fusion Power from MIT Spinoff

Google entered into a groundbreaking power purchase agreement to acquire electricity from an upcoming nuclear fusion power facility which represents a significant achievement in commercializing solar power technology.

The technology company will obtain 200 megawatts of power from the ARC fusion project which Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) develops as a startup that emerged from MIT in 2018. The Virginia-based power plant will produce 400 megawatts of electricity that can power both residential areas and data centers.

The agreement represents the initial corporate purchase of fusion power energy. CFS relies on its magnet-based technology to achieve continuous reactions in its pursuit of commercial fusion power. The project targets initial operation during the early part of the 2030s despite facing ongoing technical and engineering challenges.

Michael Terrell who leads Google’s advanced energy initiatives stated that the company wants to invest now to support the development of future energy systems.

The interest in fusion power has increased because AI and data centers continue to drive up electricity usage. Fusion power stands out as a zero-carbon energy source because it does not generate long-lived radioactive waste unlike nuclear fission.

The agreement demonstrates how Silicon Valley companies like Google pursue innovative energy solutions to meet their increasing power requirements and environmental sustainability goals.

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