Abstract
Fusion energy is the fundamental energy source of the Universe, as the energy of the Sun and
the stars are produced by fusion of e.g. hydrogen to helium.
Fusion energy research is a strongly international endeavor aiming at realizing fusion energy
production in power plants on Earth. Reaching this goal, mankind will have a sustainable base
load energy source with abundant resources, having no CO2 release, and with no longlived
radioactive waste.
This presentation will describe the basics of fusion energy production and the status and
future prospects of the research. Considerations of integration into the future electricity
system and socio-economic studies of fusion energy will be presented, referring to the
programme of Socio-Economic Research on Fusion (SERF) under the European Fusion
Energy Agreement (EFDA).
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 2009 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | Meeting at European Environment Agency - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 10 Nov 2009 → 10 Nov 2009 |
Conference
Conference | Meeting at European Environment Agency |
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Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 10/11/2009 → 10/11/2009 |
Keywords
- Climate and energy systems
- Energy systems analysis