Sam Altman’s fusion startup Helion Energy hits 150 million degree plasma temperature—a milestone that could bring first grid power in 2028

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by Jordan Blum

February 13, 2026

Helion Energy achieves plasma at a stunning 150 million degree Celsius, well above the threshold to eventually generate stable fusion power.

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Originally published on Fortune on 2/13/2026