How nuclear fusion could become a reality in Scotland – Professor Declan Diver – Scotsman

Why might we want to invest in fusion power, though, when renewables like wind, solar and wave power are mature technologies which are becoming ever-cheaper to build, run and maintain?

One answer is that some renewables, like wind and solar, are still dependent on environmental conditions. It makes sense to consider alternative sources of power to supplement their contributions to the national grid on days where the wind is weak or the sun is behind the clouds. Fusion could be a valuable part of a fleet of low-carbon power generation options, ensuring energy security and independence as we achieve net-zero.https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/how-nuclear-fusion-could-become-a-reality-in-scotland-professor-declan-diver-3810873?fbclid=IwAR1ojAEDoapp4YuEFOS9-yO2T0pyJ_5ZRU8t_rxoX7Kk7NUdTsHHqYpLHXg