A fusion reaction occurs when two light nuclei (ions) approach each other so closely that their Coulomb (charge) repulsion is overcome, allowing the nuclei to fuse. The total mass of the fusion products is lower than that of the two original nuclei; the difference is converted to kinetic energy which is distributed between the products. The fusion product in a future fusion power plant, is an alpha-particle and a neutron in a deuterium-tritium plasma.
SETIS has recently published the 2011 update to the Technology Map, which is the SET-Plan reference document on the state of knowledge for low-carbon technologies in Europe. It presents a snapshot of the current energy technology market situation.
European Industrial Bioenergy Initiative: Report published on analysis of Expression of Interest
SETIS LIBRARY: TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SHEETS: For a complete overview of all low-carbon energy technologies, read or download the SETIS Technology Information Sheets. They provide a snapshot of each technology’s installed capacity, ongoing R&D, barriers, needs, a ‘fact file’, infographics and more.
Announcement: Download the 2011 Capacities Map report, which
