Harnessing nuclear fusion the same atom-colliding reaction that powers the Sun and stars.
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Its a technology in which Europe already has a head start.
While more complex to build, stellarators have several advantages over tokamaks.
They need less power to operate and make the plasma easier to control.
This stability is critical for a viable fusion energy plant.
Europe is a world leader in this kind of fusion technology.
Germany hosts the most advanced stellarator,Wendelstein 7-X.
That machine laid the foundation for ProximasStellaris reactor design, revealed in February.
Proxima aims to complete its first demo unit in just six years.
The best-funded include the UKsTokamak Energyand GermanysMarvel Fusion.
Unlike wind or solar, fusion would provide continuous power.
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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
