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Zap Energy adds fission to its fusion ambitions as data-center power demand rises

Fusion startup Zap Energy says it will also develop fission reactors, arguing the route to grid-relevant power can move faster as AI-driven electricity demand climbs.

Key Takeaways

Zap Energy says it will develop fission reactors alongside fusion devices.
The company ties the move to rising electricity demand from AI data centers.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via techcrunch.com

Fusion Funding Has Become Concentrated Around a Few Companies as the Sector Chases Commercial Breakthroughs

Private fusion investment has climbed to $7.1 billion, with a large share flowing to a small number of startups as improved computing, AI and superconducting magnets reshape the field.

Key Takeaways

Private fusion investment has reached $7.1 billion.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems accounts for roughly a third of the total, according to TechCrunch.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via techcrunch.com

German team targets pure tungsten coatings for fusion reactor hardware

Researchers in Germany are developing an electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten, pointing to a materials-focused advance in fusion engineering.

Key Takeaways

The report says German scientists are developing an electrochemical way to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten.
The story highlights materials engineering rather than a reactor-launch headline.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

Commonwealth Fusion Systems turns superconducting magnets into a near-term business

Commonwealth Fusion Systems says it has struck its largest magnet deal yet, selling high-temperature superconducting magnets to Realta Fusion as it builds interim revenue ahead of its planned commercial reactor.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via techcrunch.com