The Chinese mainland's cutting-edge nuclear fusion device, BEST, marked a major milestone with the installation of its Dewar base, advancing the project into the main machine assembly phase and moving closer to its 2030 goal of generating fusion power.
The Dewar is a super-insulated vessel that maintains the ultra-low temperatures necessary for fusion reactions. Its precise placement is vital for the device’s performance and safety, and engineers executed the hoisting with expert care.
BEST’s pioneering mission is to verify fusion power generation on a practical scale. The team aims to light the first bulb harnessing fusion-generated electricity by 2030—a feat that would set a historic precedent.
Nuclear fusion, the same reaction that fuels the sun, offers immense energy without long-lived radioactive waste or greenhouse gas emissions. A successful demonstration by BEST would not only represent a technological triumph for the Chinese mainland but also accelerate global efforts towards climate resilience and sustainable energy security.
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China's nuclear fusion device aims to generate electricity by 2030
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