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Tue, Jul 29

⚛️ Fusion PPAs are turning into real financial instruments. Not science fiction.

A shift is underway. Corporate offtakers are stepping in early and reshaping fusion’s path to commercialization.

🔋 The driver? Skyrocketing power demand from AI data centers. They need carbon-free, firm baseload power that scales. Fast.

Google just signed a 200 MW power purchase agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
Microsoft closed one with Helion last year.

These aren’t isolated moves. They’re early signals of a broader trend.

We’re seeing a new procurement model take shape:

✔️ Utilities are locking in long-term offtake from fusion and SMR providers
✔️ Legacy nuclear PPAs are being restructured for a more flexible grid
✔️ SMR deal flow is accelerating quietly but steadily

More importantly, this isn’t just about PPAs anymore.

  • Tech giants are co-investing in fusion and SMR developers

  • They’re funding early-stage site development

  • They’re exploring direct ownership and energy-as-a-service models

This is no longer about energy innovation. It’s infrastructure strategy.

Are we at the start of a nuclear supercycle? The signals are piling up.

Here is the source: https://ppe.enkiai.com/research?s=Njg3NzExMmM0NzIzZGIwMDFkNTM1M2Yx

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