The Energy Group

General Atomics Contributes to First Recorded Fusion Ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Monday, December 19, 2022

San Diego, CA, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision components fabricated and processed by General Atomics (GA) helped to facilitate a record-breaking Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) experiment at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

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  • San Diego, CA, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision components fabricated and processed by General Atomics (GA) helped to facilitate a record-breaking Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) experiment at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
  • During the experiment, conducted on December 5, 2022, a total of 2.05 megajoules (MJ) of energy were delivered to the target assembly, resulting in 3.15 MJ of fusion energy output.
  • The record-breaking result at NIF demonstrates the importance of public investment in fusion science and robust collaboration with the private sector.
  • IFE would differ from another approach to achieving fusion energy, known as Magnetic Fusion Energy (MFE), which uses magnetic fields to confine the plasma.

Advanced Power Closes Sale of Cutlass Solar II to Sabanci Renewables

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Power continues to display its depth as a successful developer of renewable energy projects with the sale of its 100% interest in Cutlass Solar II LLC to Sabanci Renewables, a 100% subsidiary of Sabanci Holdings.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Power continues to display its depth as a successful developer of renewable energy projects with the sale of its 100% interest in Cutlass Solar II LLC to Sabanci Renewables, a 100% subsidiary of Sabanci Holdings.
  • Advanced Power and Sabanci aim to continue their affiliation through the construction of Cutlass Solar II the Turkish-based company's first U.S. energy venture.
  • The sale of Cutlass Solar II is the second and final phase of Advanced Power's Cutlass Solar projects.
  • Advanced Power focused on further U.S. renewables development
    Cutlass Solar and Cutlass Solar II demonstrate Advanced Power's proficiency in bringing premier power projects to the market.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Tours DIII-D National Fusion Facility

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

San Diego, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09),Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development,visited General Atomics (GA) and toured the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.

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  • San Diego, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09),Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development,visited General Atomics (GA) and toured the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
  • We were deeply honored to introduce Rep. Kaptur to the DIII-D National Fusion Facility in person, said Dr. Anantha Krishnan, Senior Vice President of the Energy Group.
  • DIII-D is a world-leading fusion research facility, and I am grateful to Rep. Kaptur for taking the time to see us in action, said Dr. Richard Buttery, Director of the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
  • By undertaking world-class research, the talented professionals at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility are closing key gaps and paving the way for a U.S. fusion pilot plant.

General Atomics Magnet Technologies Center Welcomes Philippe Étienne, Ambassador of France

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Joining Ambassador tienne was Julie Duhaut-Bedos, Consul General of France in Los Angeles.

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  • Joining Ambassador tienne was Julie Duhaut-Bedos, Consul General of France in Los Angeles.
  • It was a great privilege to host Ambassador tienne at General Atomics to showcase the full range of our capabilities in the defense, energy, and technology sectors, said Dr. Lall.
  • General Atomics is proud of its strong collaboration with France.
  • I was deeply honored to welcome Ambassador tienne to the Magnetic Technologies Center at General Atomics to see our fabrication process first-hand, said Dr. Anantha Krishnan, Senior Vice President of the Energy Group.

General Atomics Magnet Technologies Center Welcomes Philippe Étienne, Ambassador of France

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Joining Ambassador tienne was Julie Duhaut-Bedos, Consul General of France in Los Angeles.

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  • Joining Ambassador tienne was Julie Duhaut-Bedos, Consul General of France in Los Angeles.
  • It was a great privilege to host Ambassador tienne at General Atomics to showcase the full range of our capabilities in the defense, energy, and technology sectors, said Dr. Lall.
  • General Atomics is proud of its strong collaboration with France.
  • I was deeply honored to welcome Ambassador tienne to the Magnetic Technologies Center at General Atomics to see our fabrication process first-hand, said Dr. Anantha Krishnan, Senior Vice President of the Energy Group.

General Atomics Names Dr. Wayne Solomon as Vice President for Magnetic Fusion Energy Division

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

San Diego, CA, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Atomics (GA) has named Dr. Wayne Solomon as Vice President for its Magnetic Fusion Energy (MFE) Division, effective immediately.

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  • San Diego, CA, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Atomics (GA) has named Dr. Wayne Solomon as Vice President for its Magnetic Fusion Energy (MFE) Division, effective immediately.
  • I want to congratulate Wayne on his promotion to the role of Vice President for the MFE Division, said Dr. Anantha Krishnan, Senior Vice President for the General Atomics Energy Group.
  • GAs outgoing Vice President for MFE, Dr. Tony Taylor, will continue to contribute to GAs MFE Division as a Fellow.
  • DIII-D is the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the U.S. and has been the site of numerous pioneering contributions to the development of fusion energy science.

Perry Pelos to Retire from Wells Fargo; Kyle Hranicky to Become CEO of Commercial Banking and Join the Company’s Operating Committee

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Friday, September 3, 2021

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Perry Pelos will retire from the company in April 2022 and that Kyle Hranicky, Head of Middle Market Banking, will succeed Perry as CEO of its Commercial Banking segment, effective immediately.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Perry Pelos will retire from the company in April 2022 and that Kyle Hranicky, Head of Middle Market Banking, will succeed Perry as CEO of its Commercial Banking segment, effective immediately.
  • Hranicky will report to CEO Charlie Scharf and serve on the companys Operating Committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210903005043/en/
    Pelos plans to retire following a successful 35-year career with Wells Fargo.
  • Wells Fargos Commercial Banking is a strong franchise today, and Im honored to lead this market-leading team of bankers, said Hranicky.