Inevitable Ep 6: Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder & CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems
May 30, 2019
Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder & CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, discusses the potential of fusion as a solution to climate change, the strategy for deploying fusion commercially, the history of fusion research including the ITER project, the importance of cost competitiveness in addressing climate change, and the timeline for commercial deployment of fusion systems after 2025.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Potential of Fusion as a Solution to Climate Change
01:44 • 19min
Deploying Fusion Commercially and Starting Small
21:01 • 4min
Advancing Fusion Research: History, ITER, and Current Challenges
25:07 • 6min
The Importance of Cost Competitiveness in Solving Climate Change
30:49 • 3min
The Importance of Getting the Science Right
33:33 • 5min
Commercial deployment of fusion after 2025
38:12 • 5min
Supporting the Development of Fusion Energy
42:51 • 2min