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A SIMPLE ROADMAP RESOLVES REMAINING<br />

ISSUES FOR A DECISION FOR DEMO<br />

• Development path goes through ITER <strong>an</strong>d a Fusion Nuclear<br />

Facility<br />

– Includes underlying fusion nuclear S&T support activities<br />

– Underlying fusion nuclear S&Tprogram is needed now<br />

• Roadmap <strong>an</strong>d Prioritization Studies Underway<br />

– Evaluate risks/costs/readiness/schedule to facilitate prioritization<br />

– Complement world program <strong>an</strong>d opportunities<br />

– Target down-select to specific FNF concept in 1-2 years<br />

• The interests of the customer will determine the pace <strong>an</strong>d<br />

prioritization of fusion energy choices<br />

– Especially true for near-term accelerated energy program, <strong>an</strong>d for large next<br />

(FNF) steps<br />

– Need for magnetic fusion energy project<br />

RJF EPRI 2011

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