Modeling Fusion Energy Power Plants

Generalized Economics Model (GEM)

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Generalized Economics Model (GEM) for Fusion Technology Available for Download

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology is offering the Generalized Economics Model (GEM) for Fusion Technology, a new tool designed to help the fusion energy industry assess the economic impacts and design trade-offs of building an inertial fusion energy power plant.

From laser drivers to lithium walls, GEM is designed to explore to how every design choice affects capital costs, operating and maintenance, and electricity output. 

Click here to download the GEM Excel Spreadsheet and the GEM User Guide PDF:

GEM User Guide PDF and Excel Spreadsheet      

(Please note: Macros must be enabled for full functionality of Excel Spreadsheet)

Integrated Process Model (IPM)

A software license for a more full-featured Integrated Process Model (IPM) for Inertial Fusion Energy is also available for purchase. The IPM is a techno-economic analysis tool used to assess technical trade-offs and associated economic viability of various inertial fusion power plant designs:

Integrated Process Model for Inertial Fusion Energy (IPM)

Have questions or feedback on GEM, or are interested in co-developing the IPM for varying power plant models or subsystems? Email the LIFT team at liftinfo [at] llnl.gov (LIFTinfo[at]llnl[dot]gov)