Nuclear-fusion firm says plant will deliver electricity to grid – but big questions remain

Nature Monday 08 June 2026, 00:00 UTC By Elizabeth Gibney 1 min read

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Nature, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01795-zCommonwealth Fusion Systems published several papers detailing the design of its ARC fusion power plant.

Nature, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01795-z

Commonwealth Fusion Systems published several papers detailing the design of its ARC fusion power plant.

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