China Plans World’s First Fusion-Fission Nuclear Plant By 2030

China is set to construct the world's first fusion-fission hybrid power plant, named Xinghuo, on Yaohu Science Island in Jiangxi province, with the goal of generating 100 megawatts of continuous electricity by 2030. The $2.76 billion project has entered its initial phase, with a public tender for an environmental impact assessment underway. Xinghuo, a joint venture between China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Corporation and Lianovation Superconductor, aims for an unprecedented energy gain factor (Q value) of over 30, surpassing the targets of existing projects like France's ITER. The environmental report will evaluate various impacts, including air, water, and ecological factors, alongside pollution control strategies. The project's name, meaning 'spark', is inspired by a quote from Mao Zedong, emphasizing its ambition to ignite significant advancements in nuclear energy. If successful, Xinghuo would represent a major milestone in harnessing both fusion and fission processes for energy production.