Controllable nuclear fusion attracts a wave of capital, how far are we from lighting up the "artificial sun"?

With the global policy guidance, capital drive, and technological pathways becoming increasingly clear, the commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion has hit "acceleration", with 2026 being seen as the first year of controlled nuclear fusion. The 2026 Fusion Energy Technology and Industry Conference held in Hefei recently attracted numerous research institutions, key universities, financial institutions, and companies from all parts of the industrial chain, with many listed companies also showcasing their strengths at the conference. According to Securities Times reporters, relying on forward-looking layouts, technological accumulation, and capital operations, a group of listed companies are deeply involved in major projects related to controlled nuclear fusion, such as superconducting materials, core equipment, and engineering contracting, becoming important forces driving its industrialization. At the same time, under the investment wave in controlled nuclear fusion, some analysts bluntly state that not all companies entering this race are ready for the "marathon".