The CleanTech Alliance, thanks to funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce and the work of consultants Moonbeam Exchange, Hammerschlag LLC, and High Peak Strategies produced an in-depth report on the benefits of the fusion energy supply chain and its adjacent industries for Washington state.
Key findings from the report’s Executive Summary include:
- Washington State is emerging as a global leader thanks to advantages with research institutions, a skilled workforce, investors with a long-term horizon, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
- Two-thirds of domestic supply chain value is spent outside of Washington State.
- Meeting the fusion sector’s workforce needs will require strategic investment in technical talent pipelines.
- The workforce demand will evolve as the industry matures.
- Future focus areas to advance fusion energy in Washington State include:
- Element 1: Market Assessment
- Element 2: Opportunity Pipeline
- Element 3: Workforce Assessment
- Additional research may be needed to inform data-driven initiatives.
Interested in learning more about fusion energy in Washington State? Learn more and join our Focus on Fusion Cluster or register for our 2025 Seattle Fusion Week conference on September 29th and 30th.
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