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News ClipThe Seattle Times·Chelan County, WA

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.

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Microsoft Google

4/26/2026

News ClipThe Seattle Times·Malaga, Chelan County, WA

In WA's desert, fusion power races to meet AI demands. Who pays if it fails?$

Microsoft is constructing a large data center campus in Malaga, Chelan County, Washington, which demands significant electricity. Helion, a startup, plans to build a commercial fusion power plant nearby by 2028 to power Microsoft's data centers, though experts are skeptical. This development highlights increasing concerns about data center energy consumption and growing local opposition in Washington state.

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Microsoft

4/26/2026