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Fusion startup Zap Energy is pivoting to develop fission reactors first, recognizing that commercial fusion power remains a decade away while data centers need reliable power today—a strategic shift driven by AI's explosive energy demand expected to triple by 2030. The company plans to generate revenue within a year through government contracts and milestone payments from tech companies, a model similar to how ASML financed EUV development, though Zap faces competition from other fission startups and must prove its molten salt reactor design can deliver on cost and timeline promises. For IT leaders, this signals that alternative energy sources and public-private financing models will become critical infrastructure decisions, and organizations should begin evaluating long-term power procurement strategies beyond traditional grid suppliers.