Full Title: The Role of Fusion Energy in a Decarbonized Electricity System
Author(s): MIT Energy Initiative
Publisher(s): MIT Energy Initiative
Publication Date: September 21, 2024
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Description (excerpt):
The first deployments of fusion energy are expected to be for electric power generation, but in a deeply decarbonized world, the expectation is that fusion energy will have a vital role in tough-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy as well. To achieve maximum impact, fusion could be instrumental for producing hydrogen and low-carbon fuels, supplying high-temperature process heat, and powering negative emissions processes. This study focuses solely on fusion power plants (FPPs). A separate, future study will address the broader range of applications for fusion energy, including for transportation fuels, heat, and negative emissions.