59MJ over the short period of 7s, equivalent to 8.5 MW (https://www.iter.org/newsline/-/3722 https://www.iter.org/newsline/-/3722). A research reactor (not buil

59MJ over the short period of 7s, equivalent to 8.5 MW (https://www.iter.org/newsline/-/3722 https://www.iter.org/newsline/-/3722). A research reactor (not built to be a power plant) that is still capable of powering over 20,000 households while running isn't really as underwhelming as you seem to imply it is.