Future of Energy
Why High-Temperature Superconducting Magnets Are Fusion's Make-or-Break Engineering Problem
High-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets are essential for enabling compact, economically viable fusion power plants by generating stronger magnetic fields. However, engineers face significant challenges in material science, electro-mechanical forces, and system integration to translate this potential into functional reactor hardware.
Lena Petrova·October 15, 2026