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CFS Seeks PJM Approval for 400-MW Virginia Fusion Plant

5/1/2026

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems applied to PJM to connect 400-MW Fall Line Fusion plant in Virginia.
Its tokamak in Devens, Massachusetts is 75% built and slated for operation by late next year.
Plant aims for 2030s power delivery after a PJM review, while PJM has queried fuel needs, startup time and intermittency but welcomes diversity.
Google and Eni have contracted for the Virginia plant, which Mumgaard says will prevent rate impacts.

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems applied to PJM to connect 400-MW Fall Line Fusion plant in Virginia.
Its tokamak in Devens, Massachusetts is 75% built and slated for operation by late next year.
Plant aims for 2030s power delivery after a PJM review, while PJM has queried fuel needs, startup time and intermittency but welcomes diversity.
Google and Eni have contracted for the Virginia plant, which Mumgaard says will prevent rate impacts.