Highlight Seminar Series

The Growth and Future of the Fusion Energy Industry

Andrew Holland

Founder and CEO, Fusion Industry Association

Abstract

Fusion energy is increasingly moving toward commercialization. According to the Fusion Industry Association’s 2025 Industry Report, 84% of fusion companies anticipate commercial fusion in the 2030s or before. Driven by advances in key technologies and growing private investment, companies around the world are working to develop fusion as a safe, abundant, carbon-free energy source. Over the past decade, a global ecosystem of startups, suppliers, investors, research institutions, and governments has emerged to support the development and deployment of fusion power. As the industry continues to mature, it faces both significant opportunities and important challenges, including scaling advanced technologies, building resilient supply chains, establishing effective regulatory frameworks, and developing the workforce needed to support commercial deployment.

Bio

Andrew Holland, a Washington-based expert in energy, climate change, and infrastructure policy, has been at the forefront of debates on sustainable energy security and effective climate action. As a persuasive writer and strategic analyst, he has delivered keynote speeches at high-level international events on various issues, including energy security, Arctic policy, climate security, and water resources. Holland is currently a Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate Policy at the American Security Project. Prior to this, he served as a Legislative Assistant on Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure for U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska for three years. Additionally, he held positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving on the Ways and Means Committee and the Office of Congresswoman Roukema. Holland holds a master’s degree in International Strategy and Economics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and a bachelor’s degree in History and Economics from Wake Forest University.