Gauss Fusion has completed a major European-wide fusion site mapping study in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
The site mapping study marks the next milestone in Gauss Fusion’s strategy to turn fusion from research to reality and comes following the release of its Conceptual Design Report (CDR) delivered to the German Chancellery in October.
Conducted over the past year, the TUM study identifies 150 industrial clusters with 900 sites across Europe, all capable of potentially hosting the first generation of fusion power plants.
Site mapping reveals potential locations all over Europe
Potential sites have been identified across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Czech Republic, typically located in high-energy-demand industrial centres or conurbations.
Assessment has been carried out against a consistent set of technical, environmental, and infrastructure criteria, including grid connectivity, access to cooling and heat recovery systems, and the ability to repurpose existing energy infrastructure.
Milena Roveda, CEO, Gauss Fusion, stated: “Future fusion power plants should not exist in isolation but instead be woven into the fabric of Europe’s existing industrial base.
“This site mapping study brings that future a step closer, demonstrating that across Europe the infrastructure, industry and energy networks already exist to make fusion a practical, scalable and sovereign energy source.”
The future of commercial fusion power
The results of the site mapping study will now be discussed with European governments, industry partners, and regulators across the continent as Gauss Fusion moves forward with these engagements.
Frédérick Bordry, CTO, Gauss Fusion, said: “This study marks the transition from design to deployment. It has provided Gauss Fusion with a robust methodology and geospatial database to systematically assess potential fusion sites across Europe.
With this framework, we can evaluate any new location proposed by governments or partners using consistent, transparent, and evidence-based criteria, turning Europe’s pathway to fusion energy into a practical, actionable reality.”
Final site selection is expected by the end of 2027.
