American fusion research company
Helion Energy, Inc. |
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Fusion power |
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Founded | 2013; 11 years ago (2013) |
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Founders | - David Kirtley
- John Slough
- Chris Pihl
- George Votroubek
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Headquarters | , U.S. |
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Key people | |
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Number of employees | 200+[1] (2023) |
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Website | www.helionenergy.com |
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Helion Energy, Inc. is an American fusion research company, located in Everett, Washington.[2] They are developing a magneto-inertial fusion technology to produce helium-3 and fusion power via aneutronic fusion,[3][4] which could produce low-cost clean electric energy using a fuel that can be derived exclusively from water.[5]
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