Fusion Power Could Light Up Our Electricity Grids

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Scientists in California recently announced a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion power. One kilogram of fusion fuel has the same potential power as 10 million kilograms of coal. Fusion is literally what powers the sun, but there's still a huge question. Can we bring fusion power to light up our electricity grids, much like it lights up the sky from the sun?

Back in January, we spoke to a scientist at the National Ignition Facility about how close they were to achieving what’s been called “one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century.” This week, they announced they’ve finally done it.

A version of this episode originally ran on January 5, 2022.

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