The Tough Tech problem we are solving
Fusion is the same reaction that powers the stars and holds immense potential for clean, abundant energy production. However, the process of creating this reaction on earth for energy generation is notoriously difficult. The levitated dipole is OpenStar's answer to this challenge, taking inspiration from how nature has confined plasmas around planets for billions of years. Our journey has and will continue to break new ground in fusion technology, eventually taking us to grid-scale power plants for a decarbonised Earth.
About our solution
OpenStar is developing the levitated dipole concept, the only device of its kind for grid-scale energy generation. The novel approach leverages High-Temperature Superconductors (HTS) inside a donut-shaped magnet to confine a plasma. The approach is inspired by nature, enables cheaper, more modular magnets, and efficient maintenance cycles, making it an ideal power plant machine.