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RE: A Second Sun? | Outlook On Fusion Energy
Don't you think that a timeline of less than 30 years for having controlled and useable nuclear fusion seems a little bit too short. Since even with ITER or Wendelstein working, we are still far from the industrial applications, aren't we?
Of course, 30 years is a very optimistic approach. I was, more or less, referring to the (theoretically) first successful break-even fusion generator whose model could (hopefully) be applied all around the world.
The first (planned-to-be) functional and break-even Fusion plant (DEMO) might
Which means that"In 30 Years" does, by far, not mean that we would have instant and infinite energy from fusion reaction from that time on - but rather it's more like the first foundation stone laid ... although we're building a giant cathedral from now on. ;)
Okidooki! Thanks for the clarifications. The golden "50 years from now" seems again in order (I hear this since the 1990s :) )