FujiKura Invests in Starlight Engine Inc., Advancing the FAST Fusion Energy Project
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FujiKura Ltd. has announced its investment in Starlight Engine Inc., a company driving the FAST (Fusion by Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) project, which aims to demonstrate fusion energy power generation by the 2030s. The investment leverages FujiKura’s world-leading high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire technology to support commercial fusion plant development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the features of FujiKura's HTS wire?
- A: Rare-earth-based, multi-layer coated on nickel alloy substrate, delivering high performance even under extreme magnetic fields, with 30+ years of R&D.
- Q: What is the goal of the FAST project?
- A: To demonstrate fusion power generation using advanced superconducting tokamaks by the 2030s through private-sector leadership.
- Q: When will fusion energy become practical?
- A: Power demonstration by 2030s, commercialization targeted for 2040s and beyond; FAST aligns with this timeline.
- Q: What other projects is FujiKura involved in?
- A: FujiKura supplies HTS wires to major fusion projects in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, building an international collaboration network.
- Q: What kind of company is Starlight Engine?
- A: A 2025-established group company of Kyoto Fusioneering, overseeing the FAST project and driving its commercialization.