Microsoft (MSFT) to Get Fusion Power as Helion Energy Kicks Off Orion Plant Construction

Helion breaks ground at Microsoft-backed fusion power plant

Helion Energy has begun construction on the world’s first commercial fusion power plant, aiming to deliver electricity to Microsoft by 2028.

Microsoft (MSFT) to Get Fusion Power as Helion Energy Kicks Off Orion Plant Construction

In a major leap toward commercial fusion energy, Washington-based Helion has begun site work on its first fusion power plant, Orion. The move marks a defining moment for both Helion and its key partner, Microsoft. In 2023, Helion signed the world’s first power purchase agreement (PPA) for fusion energy, committing to supply electricity to Microsoft once the plant is operational. Located in Chelan County, Washington, the site was selected for its…