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Spilling Hope

Nov 29, 2020

November 29, 2020 by Alex Jensen
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First Parish in Wayland

15 hours ago

Join MetroWest Climate Solutions for a discussion with Jessica Strunkin, Community Relations and Local Government Affairs Principal at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS). To register for this free webinar, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.

This talk will describe fusion energy and how the same process that powers the stars can be harnessed on Earth as the ideal source of carbon-free energy. A giant leap forward on the path to commercial fusion energy occurred in 2021 when CFS and MIT demonstrated the world’s strongest superconducting magnet at the scale required for fusion power plant systems. This new magnet technology opened up the possibility of developing fusion power plants at a size that can commercially scale.

Following this success, CFS rapidly built a magnet factory in Devens, Mass. and is using its first production magnets to build a prototype fusion machine, called SPARC®, to demonstrate net energy and the technology’s commercial viability. In parallel, site planning activities are underway at the Fall Line Fusion Power Station in Chesterfield County, Va., where fusion will be harnessed to provide 400 MWe of carbon-free energy starting in the early 2030s.

In July 2026, CFS announced a $1 billion capital raise – the single largest funding round among fusion energy companies worldwide since CFS announced its $1.8 billion Series B round in 2021. To date, CFS has raised $4 billion, representing about 30% of the total capital raised by the fusion industry.

Our Speaker: Jessica Strunkin joined CFS in her current role in 2023. She leads engagement with local communities and stakeholders to broaden awareness of fusion energy and to highlight the economic impact of CFS on the region. She regularly interacts with local officials, business leaders, educators, and neighbors, organizing quarterly community events at CFS’ headquarters for public education and interaction with the CFS team. She was part of the site search team for the first ARC™ Power Plant.

SPARC® and ARC™ are trademarks of Commonwealth Fusion Systems®. Photo credit: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
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Join MetroWest Climate Solutions for a discussion with Jessica Strunkin, Community Relations and Local Government Affairs Principal at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS). To register for this free webinar, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.
This talk will describe fusion energy and how the same process that powers the stars can be harnessed on Earth as the ideal source of carbon-free energy. A giant leap forward on the path to commercial fusion energy occurred in 2021 when CFS and MIT demonstrated the world’s strongest superconducting magnet at the scale required for fusion power plant systems. This new magnet technology opened up the possibility of developing fusion power plants at a size that can commercially scale.
Following this success, CFS rapidly built a magnet factory in Devens, Mass. and is using its first production magnets to build a prototype fusion machine, called SPARC®, to demonstrate net energy and the technology’s commercial viability. In parallel, site planning activities are underway at the Fall Line Fusion Power Station in Chesterfield County, Va., where fusion will be harnessed to provide 400 MWe of carbon-free energy starting in the early 2030s.
In July 2026, CFS announced a $1 billion capital raise – the single largest funding round among fusion energy companies worldwide since CFS announced its $1.8 billion Series B round in 2021. To date, CFS has raised $4 billion, representing about 30% of the total capital raised by the fusion industry.
Our Speaker: Jessica Strunkin joined CFS in her current role in 2023. She leads engagement with local communities and stakeholders to broaden awareness of fusion energy and to highlight the economic impact of CFS on the region. She regularly interacts with local officials, business leaders, educators, and neighbors, organizing quarterly community events at CFS’ headquarters for public education and interaction with the CFS team. She was part of the site search team for the first ARC™ Power Plant.
SPARC® and ARC™ are trademarks of Commonwealth Fusion Systems®. Photo credit: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
https://www.uuwayland.org/?p=32570

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First Parish in Wayland

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Catch a jazz concert Sunday Oct. 18 at First Parish in Wayland, featuring the Fernando Brandão Quartet. Our sanctuary is acoustically outstanding for small group concerts. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from Arts Wayland. Artswayland.com. First Parish is a long-time co-sponsor of Arts Wayland jazz concerts. ... See MoreSee Less

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First Parish's acoustically outstanding Jazz in the Sanctuary setting is ideal for hearing small ensemble concerts.

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