<p>Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun. If it can be made to work efficiently on Earth, it could reshape global energy systems — offering a clean, abundant and stable source of power.</p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Invested by Europe</em>, Franz Derler from the European Investment Bank explains how fusion works, why even a small amount of mass can produce an enormous amount of energy, and why fusion has so far only been achieved at laboratory scale. He discusses the two major technological approaches — magnetic confinement and laser fusion — and the rapid rise in private investment, with more than $10 billion committed in just five years.</p><p>If fusion becomes a reality, the implications for the climate, the economy and even global geopolitics would be profound.</p><p><em>Invested by Europe</em>&nbsp;looks at the forces shaping the European economy — and how breakthrough technologies might define the future.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>