US fusion startup makes history by converting plasma energy directly into electricity; UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to advance fusion industry; General Fusion targets Italy

<p>Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today&#39;s global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.</p><p><br></p><p>1. US fusion startup makes history by converting plasma energy directly into electricity</p><p>https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-nuclear-fusion-makes-history </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to advance fusion industry</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukaea-and-eni-launch-rh3ova-to-advance-fusion-industry</p><p><br></p><p>3. General Fusion targets Italy</p><p>https://www.neimagazine.com/news/general-fusion-targets-italy/ </p><p><br></p><p>Bonus stories:</p><p>2026 Fusion Industry Association supply chain report</p><p>https://www.fusionindustryassociation.org/fia-launches-2026-fusion-industry-supply-chain-report/ </p>