Global Launch of Major Energy and Technology Projects in 2025, Including Hydro, Fusion, and Quantum Computing
In 2025, significant global projects were initiated in energy, climate, digitalization, and industry, including a 60 GW hydropower station in Tibet and the world's first commercial fusion plant in Washington. The Motuo Hydropower Station, launched on July 19, 2025, aims for completion by 2033 at a cost of €120 billion.
The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project was completed in Florida on September 23, 2025, as part of a €22 billion restoration initiative. Helion Energy began building the Orion fusion facility with backing from Microsoft, targeting 50 MW by 2028.
Microsoft also contracted with Sweden's Stegra for low-carbon steel production, aiming for 2.5 million tons annually by 2028. PsiQuantum started constructing a million-qubit quantum computer in Chicago.
LeydenJar announced mass production of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries in collaboration with China's Highpower. Luminous Robotics deployed AI robots for solar panel installation in Australia. The Hinkley Point C nuclear plant in the UK faces escalating costs, projected to reach €40 billion.
