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Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow

  • Google has agreed to purchase electricity from a forthcoming nuclear fusion power plant in a bid to tackle its greenhouse gas emissions as they continue to climb despite clean energy commitments.
  • The fusion industry has made progress, but the technology still faces challenges in proving its commercial viability and scalability. Google's investment in nuclear fusion shows confidence in the potential of this clean energy source.
  • Google will purchase 200 megawatts of future carbon-free power from Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a private company working on building a fusion plant in Massachusetts. The technology aims to replicate the energy generation process of stars on Earth.
  • While fusion power could offer limitless carbon-free energy, significant challenges remain, including extreme heat requirements. CFS aims to connect its first fusion power plant to the grid in Virginia by the early 2030s, but experts suggest commercial availability may take longer.

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