Clean Air Task Force releases updated global fusion map tracking rapid growth in fusion energy development
Clean Air Task Force has released an updated version of its Global Fusion Map, a public resource that tracks the rapidly expanding international fusion energy landscape.
The new edition highlights major additions across private-sector projects, government initiatives, research collaborations, and commercial milestones. Designed for policymakers, industry leaders, journalists, and the public, the tool provides a clear picture of how the field is evolving and where activity is concentrated.
The updated map underscores three major global trends:
- Private capital is accelerating fusion growth. The number of companies developing fusion technologies continues to climb, with new entrants in North America and Europe
- Governments are stepping up. National strategies and new funding programs in the U.S. and EU are reshaping the competitive landscape.
- Commercial timelines are narrowing. Developers are setting increasingly ambitious goals, with several companies targeting grid connection as early as the 2030s.
The map also illustrates the range of fusion approaches under development worldwide—including magnetic confinement, magnetized target fusion, inertial confinement, and field-reversed configuration—while providing insight into project scale by reported investment.
As a snapshot of a fast-evolving industry, the resource is designed with transparency in mind:
- Only operational devices are represented, not historic or planned projects.
- The commercial initiatives layer includes only companies with publicly available data.
- The R&D initiatives layer reflects U.S. public funding dedicated to advancing fusion science.
Compiled from publicly available sources, CATF’s Global Fusion Map offers an accessible overview of the fusion landscape available today.
The map has been compiled from publicly available sources and is not exhaustive. Access the updated Global Fusion Map here: https://www.catf.us/global-fusion-map/
Natalie Volk, Communications Manager, [email protected], : +1-703-785-9580
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