Overview
Longview Fusion Energy Systems is building on demonstrated fusion energy gain. While others are still pursuing ignition, Longview will build the world's first laser fusion power plant: a 440 MWe facility operational in the mid-2030s, developed with Fluor and vetted by eight major U.S. utilities. Longview fusion is ready to move from the laboratory to the grid, to behind the meter, and to commodity production.
Technology
The company reports a Laser-driven inertial confinement approach, with DT fuel.
Funding
Total declared funding: not disclosed USD, per the company-reported FIA 2026 survey.
Sources
Fusion Industry Association, The Global Fusion Industry Report 2026, p. 37 (self-reported).