The state of Baden-Württemberg will participate in the alliance for fusion research, in which several German states are pooling their activities for the development of fusion reactors. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is making a significant scientific contribution to this effort. Its core task is to identify and eliminate technological obstacles on the path to the practical use of fusion energy.

“The development of a fusion power plant is an enormous challenge that can only be met with perseverance. At KIT, we have been among the world leaders in translating scientific findings into robust technology for many years,” says Professor Oliver Kraft, Vice President of Research, Teaching, and Academic Affairs at KIT. “The fusion alliance now offers the right framework to accelerate this work together with strong partners.”

Research at KIT focuses on key prerequisites for future fusion power plants. These include, in particular, the supply of tritium fuel, the establishment of closed fuel cycles, and the development and testing of materials that can withstand the extreme stresses of fusion. With specialized laboratories and internationally unique research infrastructures, KIT is thus creating the key technological prerequisites for making fusion energy usable as a CO2-free energy source in the long term and strengthening Germany's role in international fusion research.

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