THEVA is thrilled to announce our latest collaborative research project: HTS4Fusion. The projects starts in 2025, in partnership with the prestigious Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II). This groundbreaking three-year initiative aims to push the boundaries of fusion technology by developing cutting-edge advancements in high-temperature superconductors (HTS).
A Closer Look at HTS4Fusion
Fusion energy holds tremendous promise as a clean and virtually limitless power source. Compact fusion systems, such as those leveraging stellarator-style coils, require HTS materials that can endure extreme conditions while delivering exceptional performance. HTS4Fusion will address this need through a series of pioneering work packages, including:
JANUS Composite HTS Conductor: A novel conductor concept that combines the strength of advanced materials with superior superconducting properties in high magnetic fields.
Innovations in HTS Coating Technology: Development of a advanced coating processes tailored for HTS materials, enabling precise and scalable production processes.
Processing Sensitive Foils and HTS Tapes: Advanced techniques for handling and improving the properties of delicate HTS tapes and foils, essential for reducing the bottleneck that HTS supply still causes nowadays.
Advancing Fusion with Stellarator Coils
The outcomes of HTS4Fusion will play a pivotal role in enabling compact fusion designs. These coils offer unique advantages in magnetic confinement for fusion reactors. The integration of advanced HTS conductors is a key step toward making these systems more efficient and practical for future energy needs.
Building the Future of Energy
At THEVA, we are proud to contribute to the next wave of fusion energy research alongside our esteemed partners, IPP and TUM FRM II. With HTS4Fusion, we aim to accelerate the development of innovative superconducting technologies, paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
The project HTS4Fusion is generously funded by the German Minister of Education and Research.
Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey toward revolutionizing fusion technology!