Embarking on a New Energy Journey Together | HHMAX-901 Host Successfully Powered Up, Marking a Milestone in Commercial Fusion Development
On July 18, HHMAX-ENERGY successfully held the completion ceremony for the HHMAX-901 main host and the plasma ignition ceremony at its fusion device base. Witnessed by nearly 200 attendees including government leaders, industry experts, investor representatives, and partners, and watched by approximately 2,400 online viewers, China's first commercial linear field-reversed configuration fusion device successfully achieved plasma ignition. This marks a major breakthrough in China's exploration of commercial controllable nuclear fusion, particularly in the commercial application of the linear field-reversed configuration technology route. The “artificial sun” illuminates humanity's future, bringing the dream of energy independence closer to reality.
Event Venue
Distinguished Guests Gather
To Witness a Historic Moment in Commercial Fusion Development
The completion of the HHMAX-901 main unit construction and plasma ignition has garnered significant attention from society, the industry, and media. Key leaders, authoritative industry experts and scholars, financial investors, and partners gathered together to witness this historic moment in commercial fusion development.
Guest Address
Professor Yu Yi of Sun Yat-sen University congratulated the successful power-up of the HHMAX-901 host in his address and outlined the promising prospects for the nuclear fusion industry. Liu Yukai, Partner at LightShip Capital, delivered remarks on behalf of investment institutions, expressing interest in the controlled nuclear fusion field and support for Hanhai Fusion Energy.
In their addresses, Zhang Ya, Chairman of Chengdu Guoguang Electric Co., Ltd.; Liu Weidong, Chairman of Chengdu Xuguang Electronics Co., Ltd.; and Wang Jinjun, Chairman of Shenzhen Prince New Materials Co., Ltd., expressed optimism about the future of controlled nuclear fusion and pledged active participation in the commercialization process from an industrial chain perspective.
In his address, Xiang Jiang, Chairman of HHMAX-ENERGY, highlighted China's leading position in global nuclear fusion research. From the record-breaking operational parameters achieved by national scientific facilities like Tokamak-3 and EAST, to the steady advancement of the CFETR project, China's fusion pioneers are writing their own glorious chapter. Today, HHMAX-ENERGY adds a highly representative stroke to this magnificent painting. By adopting a linear field reversal configuration, HHMAX-ENERGY achieves lower construction costs, faster engineering iteration, higher energy density, smaller footprint, and greater application flexibility. While pursuing the ultimate goal of commercial nuclear fusion power generation, HHMAX-ENERGY has established a practical commercialization roadmap. During fusion device R&D, it effectively utilizes neutrons generated in the fusion process for applications in cutting-edge fields such as fusion industry testing, tritium breeding scheme verification, nuclear medicine, neutron imaging, and nuclear waste treatment, thereby realizing partial commercial value in advance.
Xiang Jiang stated that with the successful power-up of the HHMAX-901 main unit as a starting point, Hanhai Fusion will remain true to its founding mission, courageously drive forward with technological innovation as its engine and commercial application as its compass. The company will forge ahead on the path to commercializing controlled nuclear fusion, bringing new dawn to humanity's quest for the ultimate clean energy source!
Building Core Industrial Chains
Powerhouse Collaborations Accelerate Fusion Commercialization
The trailblazers are courageous, and the symbiotic partners are strong! To accelerate the industrialization and commercialization of nuclear fusion, HHMAX-ENERGY formally signed strategic cooperation agreements with Chengdu Guoguang Electric Co., Ltd., Chengdu Xuguang Electronics Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Prince New Materials Co., Ltd. at this event. Under the agreements, the parties will adhere to the principles of mutual respect, integrity, compliance with laws and regulations, and win-win cooperation. Leveraging their respective strengths, they will deepen collaboration in fusion device vacuum systems, intelligent control rapid switches, and power supply technologies. This partnership aims to build a core industrial chain and accelerate the commercialization of nuclear fusion through concerted efforts.
HHMAX-ENERGY Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreements with Guoguang Electric, Xuguang Electronics, and Prince New Materials
HHMAX-ENERGY's strategic collaborations with all parties transcend mere supply-demand relationships. They represent a profound commitment rooted in shared responsibility for the nation's energy future and a united belief in the commercialization of fusion technology. Moving forward, HHMAX-ENERGY will uphold an open spirit of collaboration, joining forces with all partners to enhance technical exchanges and resource sharing. Together, we will explore new pathways for fusion technology innovation, pool efforts to overcome engineering bottlenecks, build an innovation ecosystem, and help China seize the technological high ground in the global nuclear fusion competition.
Successfully Ignited
Fusion Light Paves the Way for the Future of Energy
At 10:40 AM, witnessed by distinguished guests and following a collective countdown of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the HHMAX-901 main unit powered on, successfully generating plasma and completing the device's ignition. A sun-like golden glow gradually filled the quartz tube of the main host, illuminating the event venue and igniting everyone's fervent dream of infinite clean energy. China's new fusion era officially begins at this moment!
HHMAX-901 Device Successfully Activated
Subsequently, all attendees entered the facility area up close to explore the cutting-edge technology behind the “artificial sun.” Representatives from HHMAX-ENERGY provided a detailed overview of the construction process and future applications of HHMAX-901. HHMAX-901 was officially initiated in June 2024, with physical design commencing in August. Its parameters align with internationally leading devices of its kind. After multiple iterations of physical and engineering designs, the design was finalized in February this year, marking the transition into the engineering construction phase. The entire vacuum system and support structure have been constructed and assembled, passing vacuum leak detection and insulation withstand voltage tests. Today's successful plasma ignition signifies the facility is now ready for subsequent field reversal experiments. Moving forward, HHMAX-ENERGY will leverage HHMAX-901 to systematically advance research and development of novel controlled nuclear fusion technologies, accelerate breakthroughs in core components, and incubate commercial products along the way.
Attendees observe the HHMAX-901 unit
From national strategy to local action, controlled nuclear fusion is gaining increasing prominence, with various policies and documents injecting a powerful boost into the industry's development. Earlier this month, the Implementation Plan for Developing Emerging Industries and Accelerating the Cultivation of Future Industries, released by the General Office of the Sichuan Provincial People's Government, explicitly included “Controlled Nuclear Fusion” as a key future industry to be cultivated for the first time in a dedicated paragraph. This represents not only Sichuan's forward-looking strategy but also the nation's high regard and unwavering support for this revolutionary technology poised to shape the future.
HHMAX-ENERGY Chairman Xiang Jiang Accepts Media Interview
HHMAX-ENERGY, as a leading enterprise in China's commercial nuclear fusion sector based in Sichuan, will steadfastly pursue its objectives. By collaborating with diverse stakeholders, we will accelerate the integration of the innovation chain spanning government, industry, academia, research, and finance. We are committed to actively aligning with the grand national and provincial blueprint for cultivating future industries, contributing our “fusion” strength to propel humanity's next energy technology revolution!
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