importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-03T19:29:16Z
Utilities Partner with Fusion Startups for Grid-Connected Power Projects
Realta Fusion has partnered with Madison Gas and Electric to develop a 200-megawatt grid-connected fusion power plant in Wisconsin, part of a broader trend where utilities secure early access to fusion technology for reliable baseload power. This aligns with other startups like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion, which are advancing commercial fusion projects to address energy storage and grid stability challenges.
The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.
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