Nowadays, many companies are claiming to have achieved breakthroughs in fusion-related processes. A Gibraltar-based company specializing in catalyzed fusion is claimed to be a new entrant in this field.
ENG8, which has been developing a range of catalyst fusion reactors called EnergiCells, reportedly achieved a world-first milestone.
Their system, based on low energy nuclear reactions (LENR) technology, is reported to be capable of operating indefinitely without any external input power.
The self-powering system will also be able to export net electricity, according to the company. This is claimed to be the global-first milestone for catalyzed fusion.
Independent validation reportedly confirmed the company’s claim of achieving a device capable of indefinite operation without external power.
“We can consider that the device can operate indefinitely without any external input power,” said Dr Jean-Paul Biberian, an LENR expert who was commissioned by an investor to conduct technical due diligence on an EnergiCell.
“Whilst hot fusion struggles to produce net energy , catalyzed fusion technology is miles ahead, and offers a viable source of zero-emission, affordable energy to drive the global economy,” said Valeria Tyutina, CEO of ENG8.
Tyutina highlighted that the technology is mass-producible, so everybody on the planet can have access to their own independent energy source.
She added that ENG8 has already secured interest from several industrial customers with energy requirements ranging from 3 megawatts to 8 gigawatts, demonstrating confidence in the technology.
EnergiCells fuse hydrogen nuclei producing photons
The company maintains that EnergiCells fuse hydrogen nuclei producing photons or light and directly producing electrons or electricity. They are currently producing electricity on the scale of milliwatts to tens of kilowatts.
This power output is suitable for a range of applications, from small devices like phones and laptops to household appliances and, eventually, homes, cars, and factories, said the company in a press release .
“If I were to bet on which LENR companies would be the first to market, ENG8 would be in the top two,” said Alan Smith, CEO of the International Society for Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (ISCMNS).
The company also claimed that previous independent validations, carried out by IEP (Portugal) and other renowned test laboratories, have also proved that EnergiCells produce net energy with safe levels of emissions that are well within EU limits.
EnergiCells have two main components
EnergiCells have two main components. The first is the EnergiCell, where the LENR reactions that release energy take place. The second is the system that supports the EnergiCell. Both components are mass-producible.
The company claims that the technology’s capital cost is 1/3rd of wind and solar, yet it will be able to operate 24/7. The operating cost is claimed to be similar to a hydrocarbon generator set without the fuel cost.
The fuel source is the water molecule, where the ionized H2O molecule supplies the hydrogen ions needed for catalyzed fusion.
A primary energy release mechanism is a catalyzed fusion process where protons and neutrons are fused into atomic nuclei. Energy is released in the form of electricity and heat and, with modifications, can produce chemical energy in the form of hydrogen and oxygen, according to ENG8 .
The company also stated that using its proprietary intellectual property, including patent and patent applications, the amount of energy released is significantly greater than used to form the plasma.
“Our self-powering EnergiCells possess the potential to decentralize energy generation, decarbonize the economy, and slash energy prices. It’s not just a product; it’s a transformative shift towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape and a fairer world,” said the company.
While the independent expert verified ENG’s claims, some experts are still doubtful about the actual efficacy of company’s technology.
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