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How much power does a fusion plant produce?
For Kronos's generator: from +104 to +2,832 MW_e of net electric, depending on machine length.
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It depends on the machine. Kronos's D–³He generator delivers +104, +850, or +2,832 MW_e of net electric at three central-cell lengths (55 / 440 / 1,400 m). The HYPERION breeder produces 88.7 MW of fusion power — sized for fuel, not electricity.
Aegis
+850 MW_e
Net electric at ~440 m — a defense-scale installation.
MetroVolt
+2,832 MW_e
Net electric at ~1,400 m — a data-center-campus scale.
Reference
+104 MW_e
Net electric at the 55 m reference length.
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More answers.
How much power does a fusion plant produce? +
It varies by design. Kronos's generator delivers net electric of +104, +850, or +2,832 MW_e at central-cell lengths of 55, 440, and 1,400 m. Its HYPERION breeder makes 88.7 MW of fusion power, sized for fuel rather than electricity.
What is the difference between fusion power and net electric? +
Fusion power is the raw energy released in the plasma; net electric is what's left after running the plant. Kronos's burner reports engineering gain Q_E 1.31 — more electricity out than in.
How does net power scale? +
Net electric scales with the generator's central-cell length, so the same locked design can be built at different sizes for different customers.
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Conceptual design and simulation study; the integrated Kronos machines are not yet built, and certain results are requirement-class. No financial figures are published on this site.