Breakthrough in Power Electronics Marks a Critical Step Toward Commercially Viable Compact Fusion
nT-Tao, a pioneering company in fusion energy innovation, today announced a major milestone in its mission to create a commercially viable plasma fusion reactor. The company has successfully developed and operationalized its Modular Energy Generator Architecture (MEGA), a groundbreaking pulsed power supply system that delivers the precise, high-power and energy necessary for plasma heating, driving the magnetic coils, and control.
Fusion energy holds immense promise as a sustainable and abundant energy source, but achieving it on Earth requires overcoming extreme technical challenges. nT-Tao's approach to fusion focuses on a high-density plasma regime, requiring efficient coupling of high-power energy to achieve optimal heating. One of the most critical challenges in this approach is designing generators capable of supplying the necessary power. Existing technologies would require a large, complex power system-contrary to nT-Tao's vision of a compact, modular fusion solution. To overcome this, nT-Tao has developed a scalable, high-efficiency power unit that delivers the required output in a significantly smaller form factor. This innovation represents a major leap forward, reinforcing nT-Tao's commitment to advancing practical, commercially viable fusion energy.
The MEGA pulsed power system represents several years of intensive research, planning, and development by nT-Tao's electrical engineering team. The system was designed to offer an adaptable, modular architecture that meets the demands of both present and future prototypes.
nT-Tao's MEGA system is engineered to deliver advanced high-power energy with unmatched precision and performance. Key features include:
— Three Core Module Types: Capacitor bank discharge, continuous AC bursts, and pulsed energy storage, providing flexibility for various operational needs.
— Extreme Power Density: Delivering more than 10MW/m², MEGA is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of fusion energy and other demanding applications.
— Wide Frequency Range: Supporting frequencies from 10kHz to 10MHz with operating times from tens of nanoseconds to a few milliseconds.
— Comprehensive Integration: MEGA fully integrates with charging, discharging, and monitoring subsystems, ensuring seamless operation and subsystem readiness.
— Intuitive User Interface: A graphical user interface (GUI) simplifies operation, while optically isolated connections ensure secure control and localized monitoring.
— Scalability: MEGA's architecture supports vertical and horizontal expansion, enabling adaptability to future system upgrades and prototypes.
An optional power tracker further enhances power transfer efficiency during transients, reinforcing MEGA's adaptability to evolving requirements.
“After extensive research, it became clear that no existing power electronics system could meet the unique needs of our compact fusion design that includes higher breakdown voltage, greater peak currents, faster switching times, and repeatable results,” said Oded Gour-Lavie, CEO and Co-Founder of nT-Tao. “Instead of retrofitting existing technology, we designed and created MEGA from the ground up-an advanced, forward-looking power architecture that allows us to meet today's demands and seamlessly scale for future developments. This achievement underscores our team's commitment to innovation and the pursuit of commercially viable compact fusion energy.”
“MEGA is more than just a technical achievement-it's a testament to our team's ability to solve complex challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible in fusion energy,” said Dr. Itay Gissis, VP R&D of nT-Tao. “We planned a versatile and flexible system from the very beginning ensuring that this architecture will continue to serve us for years to come.”
With MEGA now operational, nT-Tao is ramping up heating and confinement capabilities in its newly assembled C2-A system. This progress brings the company closer to achieving its next heat milestone, marking another step forward in its mission to revolutionize energy generation through plasma fusion technology.
About nT-Tao
nT-Tao is developing a compact fusion reactor capable of generating 10-20 MW of power, with a final system designed to fit within the footprint of a shipping container. Engineered for scalability and rapid deployment, nT-Tao's solution is adaptable to a wide range of on- and off-grid energy needs, including industrial facilities, small towns, ships, data centers, and remote locations. At the core of nT-Tao's breakthrough technology is a proprietary plasma heating method and an innovative magnetic chamber topology, enabling significantly higher plasma densities. This unique approach, combined with fast development iterations, dramatically reduces the size, cost, and complexity of fusion energy reactors-bringing commercially viable fusion closer to reality. Co-founded by Oded Gour-Lavie, Doron Weinfeld, and Boaz Weinfeld, nT-Tao is on a mission to redefine the global energy landscape by developing a transformative nuclear fusion technology that will drive the transition toward a cleaner, decarbonized, and sustainable future. For more information, visit www.nt-tao.com and follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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