Spain invests €700M in Granada particle accelerator

Spain has launched its largest scientific investment ever, a 700-million-euro project in Granada for a new particle accelerator. The project aims to develop a source of efficient, "massive energy." The project, located in Alhama, involves Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Japan, along with institutions like the University of Granada. The Spanish government will contribute 174 million euros, with the rest coming from other partners. The facility is expected to create nearly 1,000 jobs. The International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility-Demo Oriented Neutron Source (IFMIF-DONES) will test materials for future fusion energy plants. The project is considered a historic step for Andalusia, positioning it at the forefront of scientific research.