World's First Grid-scale Nuclear Fusion Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Chesterfield is making history as the future site of the world’s first grid-scale commercial nuclear fusion power plant, with a goal of delivering power in the early 2030s. Commonwealth Fusion System (CFS), a spin-off of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will independently finance, build, own, and operate the facility at the James River Industrial Park.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Chesterfield, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Virginia Living
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Chesterfield is making history as the future site of the world’s first grid-scale commercial nuclear fusion power plant, with a goal of delivering power in the early 2030s. Commonwealth Fusion System (CFS), a spin-off of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will independently finance, build, own, and operate the facility at the James River Industrial Park. |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Chesterfield |
Source
Source | Virginia Living |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-03-27 |
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