Fusion Energy – the current state of play and the future of energy

Since the discovery of the atom, fusion energy has been a promise of a world of unlimited clean energy, unlocking a new era of civilisation. New technological and scientific advancements are bringing us to the cusp of this era, with both public and private organisations investing in different pathways to achieve net energy gain. In this presentation, we’ll be looking at the recent milestones reached by national laboratories, the private companies making deals with industry for grid scale power this decade, and what it will mean for Australia’s energy investments.

Learning outcomes 

• Be introduced to the scientific and engineering basics of fusion energy, its diverse configurations and its potential advantages.
• You will gain an understanding of the national strategies and policy landscape enabling the development of the global fusion industry. 
• You will gain an understanding of the regulatory frameworks under development internationally. 
• You will gain insights into the research institutions and private companies operating various fusion experiments and working towards a commercial fusion power plant.

About the presenter

Alex Borovskis

Co-founder, Helixos

Biography

Alex Borovskis is a global cleantech leader with deep expertise in fission and fusion technologies. As the co-founder of Helixos, he delivers commercialisation, strategic communications, and technical advisory services to global research organisations, governments, technology developers, investors, and end-users.

Alex currently serves as a Commercialisation Advisor for U.S. Department of Energy and NASA technology R&D funding grantees. Previously, he was the ANSTO Waste Operations Manager.