A major leap for fusion energy - made in New Zealand
Ara Ake is supporting OpenStar with upgrades to their half-tonne doughnut-shaped magnet named Junior
OpenStar Technologies is on a mission to build a fusion reactor for limitless, clean energy, and at Ara Ake, we support game-changing innovations that can drive Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy transition.
That’s why we’re supporting OpenStar with upgrades to their half-tonne doughnut-shaped magnet named Junior. This is the first global, commercial use of a superconducting power supply (flux pump) in a high-field fusion class magnet. Ara Ake support will accelerate their research, foster international collaboration, and reduce long-term technical risks - bringing fusion energy one step closer to reality.
The team at OpenStar recently achieved a major milestone - producing a plasma around their prototype device, proving their Levitated Dipole Reactor design works. They’re only two years in, but reaching this important milestone has enabled the team to open their Series A capital raise.
We’re excited to see what’s next!
