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Zap Energy Hits Milestone with 100+ Plasma Shots

10/1/2025

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Zap Energy's Century platform has achieved over 100 plasma shots at 0.2 Hz, with up to 500 kA.
Power grew from 1.4 kW to ~30 kW since June 2024; to 100 kW and 1 MW.
Department of Energy (DoE) certified 1,000+ consecutive plasma shots in February 2025; Zap Energy raised $330 million, $13 million in grants, and employs 150 staff.

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Story summary

Zap Energy's Century platform has achieved over 100 plasma shots at 0.2 Hz, with up to 500 kA.
Power grew from 1.4 kW to ~30 kW since June 2024; to 100 kW and 1 MW.
Department of Energy (DoE) certified 1,000+ consecutive plasma shots in February 2025; Zap Energy raised $330 million, $13 million in grants, and employs 150 staff.