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Fusion power plant seeks zoning permit in Chesterfield
June 2, 2025
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has filed an application with Chesterfield County for a permit to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in the county.
The Massachusetts-based fusion energy company announced plans to build the 400-megawatt fusion facility, dubbed ARC, in December 2024. The power plant would likely cost more than $2.5 billion, according to Chesterfield’s economic development director, Garrett Hart.
The project would be located at 1201 Battery Brooke Pkwy in the James River Industrial Center, a site owned by Dominion Energy. CFS has signed an option-to-lease agreement for the site, according to spokesperson Christine Dunn.
CFS expects the plant to produce up to 400 megawatts of carbon-free energy, enough to power large industrial projects or about 150,000 homes. The company expects to sell ARC-generated power to large industrial/commercial customers through purchase power agreements, according to a county document.
Read the full story on Virginia Business here.
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