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Israel Explores Building Experimental Fusion Reactor
Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is considering building an experimental fusion reactor as part of a strategy to enter the global fusion energy race.
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- 01Israel's Ministry of Energy is considering building an experimental fusion reactor.
- 02The ministry released a strategic report on the prospects of fusion energy.
- 03Three government program options range from 50-100 million to 1-2 billion shekels.
- 04A large-scale program includes studying an experimental reactor with international partners.
- 05Commercial fusion power plants are projected to be operational in the 2030s.
- 06Israel possesses potential in lasers, AI, robotics, and new materials.
The ministry released a report detailing three potential government programs, with the most ambitious involving a 1-2 billion shekel investment over ten years. This plan includes studying the possibility of constructing an experimental reactor with international partners. The report emphasizes Israel's technological capabilities but warns of missed opportunities without significant state funding.
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