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Sep 19·edited Sep 19

Yes we need to rebalance fusion strategy towards more promising avenues. But for perspective, Metaculus estimates a median date of 2051 to supply *0.1%* of the world's energy by fusion, with a very long tail on that estimate. Meanwhile solar continues to accelerate.

https://www.metaculus.com/questions/9464/nuclear-fusion-power-01-of-global-energy/

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/06/20/the-exponential-growth-of-solar-power-will-change-the-world

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