Wisconsin is emerging as a potential hub for fusion energy development, with several companies and research institutions leading the way. The state combines key advantages: strong university programs producing skilled scientists and engineers, an established manufacturing base, and companies like SHINE Technologies already working on fusion applications. According to the 2024 Global Fusion Industry Report, there are about 45 companies globally working to commercialize fusion energy, having raised over $7 billion in total funding.
The state's position in this sector is strengthened by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's long-standing plasma science and fusion research program, dating back to the 1960s. While fusion energy for widespread power generation is still years away, Wisconsin companies are already finding practical applications, such as SHINE's work with medical isotopes, while continuing to develop the technology for future energy production.
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