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International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Iter) Central Solenoid Magnet

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Cadarache, France

Source: NucNet

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Under Construction

The project involves the construction and delivery of the central solenoid magnet for the Iter nuclear fusion reactor in Cadarache, southern France. The central solenoid magnet consists of six modules made from niobium-tin superconducting cable, serving as the backbone of the reactor's magnet system to induce and maintain plasma current during fusion operations.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Nuclear
Location
Cadarache, France
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
NucNet

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The project “International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Iter) Central Solenoid Magnet” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Cadarache, France. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NucNet.

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2026-07-22

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The project involves the construction and delivery of the central solenoid magnet for the Iter nuclear fusion reactor in Cadarache, southern France. The central solenoid magnet consists of six modules made from niobium-tin superconducting cable, serving as the backbone of the reactor's magnet system to induce and maintain plasma current during fusion operations.

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France

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Cadarache

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Nuclear

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2026-05-02

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