Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have signed a collaboration agreement to advance research in fusion energy, materials characterization, hydrogen science, and related fields. This partnership will focus on projects involving tritium analytics, fuel cycle optimization, hydrogen safety, and more, with both organizations combining their expertise and resources.
CNL, a leader in nuclear science and technology, brings decades of experience in tritium handling and fusion research, particularly through its state-of-the-art Tritium Facility and Hydrogen Isotopes Technology Laboratory. Dr. Stephen Bushby, CNL’s Vice-President of Science and Technology, emphasized that this partnership with KIT will accelerate progress in clean energy research.
KIT, one of Europe’s largest research institutions, specializes in fusion technologies and materials development, making it an ideal partner for CNL. Both organizations aim to drive innovation in the fusion fuel cycle, hydrogen production, and other key areas critical to global clean energy goals.
CNL has also invested $10 million into General Fusion and partnered with Kyoto Fusioneering to develop a unique fusion test facility. With this new agreement, CNL and KIT hope to expand their collaboration into other scientific fields, advancing clean energy technologies to address global challenges.
(Written by: Emma Butler)