Environmental
Nuclear fusion power plants produce electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or pollutants.
No greenhouse gas emissions
The majority (84%) of the world’s total energy is generated by burning fossil fuels, which emits greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxides) that warm the climate. Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere have already increased 30% beyond historical levels and world energy consumption is expected to increase by over 50% by 2030.
General Fusion’s technology generates electrical power without greenhouse gas emissions.
No pollutants
Energy production by way of burning fossil fuels emits criteria air contaminants, such as nitrous oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM2.5). These compounds can impact local and regional air quality, and nitrous oxides and sulphur dioxide in particular are the primary components of acid rain. Carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds degrade local air quality and particulate matter can lead to health complications such as asthma. Volatile organic compounds, nitrous oxides and ultraviolet light react to form smog.
General Fusion’s technology generates electrical power without air pollution.