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Can fusion make hydrogen or industrial heat?
Yes. Firm, DC-native fusion electricity is well suited to hydrogen electrolysis, and a fusion plant can supply high-grade industrial heat as well as power.
Firm, DC-native output opens applications beyond grid electricity — hydrogen and process heat among them. See firm power for data centers and how MetroVolt connects to the grid.
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Can a fusion plant produce hydrogen?
Yes. Firm, low-carbon electricity is ideal for hydrogen production by electrolysis, and MetroVolt's DC-native output matches electrolyzers particularly well (they run on DC). A steady fusion supply avoids the low utilization that makes intermittent-powered electrolysis expensive.
What about industrial heat?
Industry needs vast amounts of high-grade process heat, much of it currently from fossil fuels. A fusion plant can supply firm heat as well as electricity, making it a candidate to decarbonize hard-to-electrify industrial processes.
Are these part of the Kronos plan?
They're natural applications of firm, DC-native power. Kronos develops such uses through strategic partnerships with industrial and energy customers.