fusion of the Sun, began to be officially assembled in the south of France. “data-reactid =” 12 “> An experimental nuclear reactor, which aims to replicate the fusion of the Sun on Earth, began to be officially assembled in the south of France.
International Experimental Thermonuclear Reactor (ITER), considered the largest scientific project in the world, start operating and delivering energy in 2035. “data-reactid =” 13 “> The goal is for the International Experimental Thermonuclear Reactor (ITER), considered the largest scientific project in the world, start operating and delivering power in 2035.
.. “data-reactid =” 14 “> It is estimated that the ITER assembly will be completed in December 2025. At that time, it is intended to test the first superheated plasma, to demonstrate that the reactor design works, . reported.
Existing fusion conductors produce energy by dividing atoms.
Instead, ITER aims to generate energy by combining atoms at a temperature of 150 million degrees Celsius, in a process similar to nuclear fusion that produces energy from the Sun.
The ITER plant is estimated to produce around 500 megawatts of thermal energy, which is equivalent to 200 megawatts of electrical energy, enough for 200,000 homes.
One of the objectives of the project is to provide clean energy, considering that the fusion does not generate carbon emissions.
“I believe that disruptive innovation will play a key role in addressing global issues, including climate change and the realization of a sustainable carbon-free society,” said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Originally, the ITER project had planned to test superheated plasma in 2020 and achieve a complete merger by 2023. However, difficulties in financing and technology cooperation agreements among its seven partners – the European Union, the United States, China, India, Japan, Russia and South Korea- delayed its start-up.
According to those responsible for the project, the project was scheduled to start in 2035 even before the coronavirus pandemic broke out.
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