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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Thea Energy releases preconceptual plans for Helios fusion power plant
Fusion technology company Thea Energy announced this week that it has completed the preconceptual design of its fusion power plant, called Helios. According to the company, Helios is “the first stellarator fusion power plant architecture that is realistic to build and operate with hardware that is available today, and that is tolerant to the rigors of manufacturing, construction, long-term operation, and maintenance of a commercial device.”
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Business/Economic Performance
Tuesday, August 11, 2020|4:00–5:30PM EDT
Session Organizer:
Tim Schlimpert (MCR)
Knowledge Manager:
Amber Von Ruden (Exelon Corporation)
This session will analyze Capital investment data from the Fukushima response to current investments improving performance and as responses to industry threats. Capital investment trends will be evaluated in terms of industry responses to external and internal challenges. Maria Hernandez, Nuclear Corporate Finance Manager for Duke Energy and Timothy Schlimpert, Vice President, MCR Performance Solutions will complete and present the analyses. Supporting data is collected and provided for analysis by the Electric Utility Cost Group (EUCG); the only organization collecting robust industry cost data. All information is provided blinded to protect the confidentiality of all data contributors. For more on the EUCG visit: www.eucg.org
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