F4E and ITER International Organization hail a historic moment as the construction site of biggest fusion device is successfully connected to France’s grid (RTE). Up until now, there has been a connection supplied by France’s CEA, offering 15 MW. As of today, a direct connection has been established offering a supply of 75MVA at 400kV. Thanks to the ITER transformers provided by China and the US, the 400kV will be converted to 22 KV and 66 KV for the needs of the ITER site and components.
To achieve this milestone the teams of technical people have been working for nearly a year in order to have everything ready to perform the connection with RTE.
The great deal of symbolism behind this technical achievement can be interpreted in two ways: first, this connection will let us explore the full potential of the machine that promises to test the feasibility of fusion energy like no other, and second, we have been entrusted with the responsibility to contribute to the energy grid in the decades to come.
Recommendations envisage a leading role for F4E in supply chain, key technologies and PPP.
The selected project will get 50.000 EUR to apply fusion know-how in a new market.
F4E Technology Development Programme to provide Europe with new knowledge.
F4E celebrates milestone with Research Instruments, Alsymex and ITER Organization.
The equipment will secure diagnostic cables on the walls of the device.
F4E in collaboration with Ansaldo Nucleare, Westinghouse, Walter Tosto complete impressive component.