[Blood of Tyrants]

It’s a long way from fusion that won’t sustain itself to promising 50 megawatts in 5 years.

[Gunslingr3]

What I find remarkable concerning the most recent announcement is that investors are putting their own money into these projects. These aren’t simply the result of bureaucrats doling out grants from Uncle Sugar.

Last fall, a group of Silicon Valley investors, including Sam Altman, Helion’s chairman of the board, provided a $500 million capital infusion to fund Polaris.

Another $1.7 billion is available should Helion reach key milestones. Kirtley said Monday the company is on track to achieve those milestones.