Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is collaborating with First Light Fusion based in the United Kingdom, to design a tritium extraction system and pursue innovative new forms of fusion power.
CNL says they will develop a preliminary design of a system that can extract tritium from the First Light reactor with processing and storage options.
CNL says fusion reactors generate electricity from the heat released when two atoms are fused together.
Dr. Jeff Griffin, CNL’s Vice-President of Science & Technology, says if successfully deployed, fusion has the potential to serve as a transformative clean energy solution in the fight against climate change.
Dr. Nick Hawker, co-founder & CEO of First Light Fusion, says they are delighted to be working with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories on this critical project, as they look to a world powered by fusion energy.
(written by: Rudy Kadlec)
