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Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST)

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Hefei, Anhui, China

Source: Malaysia Sun

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A massive fusion energy facility under construction in Hefei, Anhui Province, expected to demonstrate fusion electricity generation for the first time in history. It is an upgraded version of the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Location
Hefei, Anhui, China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Malaysia Sun

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The project “Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Hefei, Anhui, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Malaysia Sun.

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2026-07-22

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A massive fusion energy facility under construction in Hefei, Anhui Province, expected to demonstrate fusion electricity generation for the first time in history. It is an upgraded version of the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak.

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Energy

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Location

Country

China

State

Anhui

City

Hefei

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Malaysia Sun

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial

Article published date

2025-09-16

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