In a significant move within the global race to develop fusion energy, which is seen as a potential next-generation power source, twelve major Japanese companies, including trading firms and electric utilities, have decided to invest in a leading American company that is advancing in this field.
Fusion energy, which seeks to replicate the process that powers the sun, has long been considered a promising solution for sustainable and clean energy. Unlike traditional nuclear fission, fusion produces less radioactive waste and has a virtually limitless fuel supply from isotopes found in seawater.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp