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1 online resource (iv, 42 pages) : color illustrations. |
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Technology assessment / United States Government Accountability Office
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"March 2023." |
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"GAO-23-105813." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Introduction -- 1. Background -- 2. Despite recent advancements, fusion has not achieved net energy gain -- 3. Significant scientific and engineering challenges impede fusion energy -- 4. Public and private alignment of efforts, regulatory uncertainty, and other factors affect fusion energy development -- 5. Policy options to help enhance benefits or address challenges to the development or use of fusion energy -- Agency and expert comments -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
Fusion could address many energy challenges by providing abundant, safe, low-carbon energy. Researchers have achieved scientific and technological advancements in recent years. Fusion energy companies have received billions of dollars of private investment in addition to federal grants. GAO conducted a technology assessment on (1) the status, potential benefits, and limitations of fusion energy, (2) challenges that might affect the development or use of fusion energy, (3) policy options that might help enhance the benefits or mitigate challenges associated with fusion energy. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed March 31, 2023). |
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Nuclear fusion -- Research -- Government policy -- United States.
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Renewable energy sources -- Government policy -- United States.
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Technology and state -- United States.
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Energy policy -- United States.
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Énergies renouvelables -- Politique gouvernementale -- États-Unis.
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Politique scientifique et technique -- États-Unis.
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Politique énergétique -- États-Unis.
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Energy policy
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Renewable energy sources -- Government policy
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Technology and state
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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| Running Title |
Fusion energy GAO-23-105813 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
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GA 1.13:GAO-23-105813 |
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