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October 19, 2023, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) hosted its 41st Annual Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development at the Sheraton Hotel in Kowloon. The keynote was delivered by KAVE Industries’ co-founder, Ir Professor Herman YW Tsui, Chairman of HKIE’s Nuclear Division, who presented “Nuclear Fusion for Sustainable Development?” Read the full symposium paper (PDF)
Professor Tsui’s leadership at the symposium underscored KAVE’s role in advancing fusion energy and its commitment to developing technologies that will define the future of sustainable power.
Fusion for a Sustainable Future
In his keynote, Professor Tsui highlighted the landmark achievement at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in December 2022, where researchers reached a fusion energy gain factor (Q ≥ 1). This breakthrough proved that controlled fusion is scientifically possible and marked a turning point for sustainable energy development.
He emphasized that while mainstream fusion projects such as ITER and NIF are progressing steadily, their scale and cost present commercial challenges. By contrast, advances in high-temperature superconductors, spherical tokamaks, and projectile-driven approaches like railgun and gas-gun fusion offer more compact and potentially cost-effective pathways. These innovations could accelerate the timeline for electricity generation from the 2050s to as early as the 2030s.
KAVE Industries’ Vision
At KAVE Industries, our work in plasma technologies extends beyond the laboratory and into practical applications today, from air purification systems to surface treatments. These innovations serve as stepping stones toward our ultimate goal: building scalable, efficient, and commercially viable fusion energy systems.
Our founder’s role at the HKIE Symposium reflects KAVE’s mission to bridge science and industry. By combining Professor Tsui’s expertise in nuclear physics with our commitment to innovation, we are laying the groundwork for plasma to become not only a scientific breakthrough but a platform for sustainable global infrastructure.
The Road Ahead
The HKIE Symposium made clear that the question is no longer if fusion will arrive, but when. With momentum building worldwide, KAVE Industries is proud to stand at the forefront of this global movement.
Through continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership, we remain committed to turning the promise of fusion into a practical reality—transforming plasma into the foundation of a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
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