Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


ENB #211 Advancing Fusion Energy: Kronos Fusion's Path to Sustainable Power and Global Competition

June 24, 2024

Today, on the Conversations in Energy with Stu Turley, I had the opportunity to interview Priyanca Ford, founder of Kronos Fusion Energy, to discuss the advancements and challenges in fusion energy. She highlights Kronos' focus on developing a heat generation unit, the importance of helium-3 as a clean fuel, and the role of AI in optimizing their designs. Priyanca also touches on the global competition in fusion energy, particularly with China's progress, and emphasizes the need for sustainable, long-term energy solutions.


The conversation underscores the significance of nuclear energy in achieving net zero emissions and the potential future collaborations with industry leaders like Elon Musk.


We need all forms of energy to eliminate energy poverty and technological advancements sooner rather than later. Thank you, Priyanka, for stopping by the podcast and giving us the great updates from Kronos! We are looking forward to new announcements and breakthroughs. - Stu


Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - ITER and Fusion Energy

01:41 - Understanding Fusion vs. Fission

02:36 - Origin of Kronos Fusion Energy

02:56 - Path to Space Travel and Elon Musk

06:05 - First Deliverable: Heat Generation Unit

06:32 - Fuel Sources and Challenges

08:55 - Business Model and Funding

12:14 - Importance of Nuclear Energy

13:45 - Collaboration and Industrial Heat

15:16 - COP28 and Global Fusion Energy Strategy

17:18 - Political Influence on Fusion Energy

18:23 - China's Fusion Energy Progress

20:03 - Motivation and Validation

21:18 - Future Prospects and Partnerships

22:43 - Closing Thoughts

24:51 - Final Remarks



Check out Kronos S.MA.R.T. Fusion System here: https://www.kronosfusionenergy.com/