Commonwealth Fusion Systems

What is nuclear fusion — and can it power WA’s data centers?$

Microsoft and Everett-based startup Helion have partnered to bring nuclear fusion power to Microsoft's data centers by 2028. Helion is building what it hopes will be the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Chelan County, Washington, to address the high energy demands of AI data centers. While experts are skeptical of the aggressive timeline, fusion offers a clean energy solution.