Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028.
Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants
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Helion receives $175M in federal funding to develop semiconductors that could double fusion power output.
- Helion aims to reduce energy loss in fusion systems by improving semiconductor efficiency.
- The funding will support building the first U.S. production line for high-voltage semiconductors.
- Helion has raised over $3.2B, making it the second-best-funded fusion startup.
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