Zero Point Energy! May 2025 Update E-Cat NGU Progress Toward Commercialization
Andrea Rossi's Latest Insights on NGU Progress and Commercial Readiness (May 2025)
May 2025 Development Update from Andrea Rossi
Between April 27 and May 21, 2025, Andrea Rossi shared a series of updates on the Journal of Nuclear Physics blog that reflected both philosophical depth and technical developments. His posts touched on the NGU’s future commercialization, its positioning relative to the grid, and broader questions of entropy, evolution, and meaning. This monthly summary consolidates the most relevant highlights, responses, and quotes.
Production, Testing, and Quiet Progress Behind the Scenes
Rossi reiterated in early May that production and testing continue to progress concurrently. When asked about timelines post-manufacturing, he clarified:
"These actions are proceeding together."
~ Andrea Rossi, April 29, 2025
He also confirmed that monthly reports on the progress toward delivery will be published going forward
"We will do it monthly."
~ Andrea Rossi, April 28, 2025
This new commitment aligns with multiple reader requests for greater transparency and with Rossi’s acknowledgment that mass delivery of the E-Cat will require extensive testing, robust factory output, and a careful rollout.
Addressing concerns about a potential shortage of natural elements for mass production.
Rossi concisely replied
"No."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
Regarding the E-Cat's life cycle, a user asked about the 100,000-hour figure.
Rossi clarified
"it is not estabilished, it is just supposed on the base of projections."
~Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
When asked if E-cats were installed in his home, he indicated that E-cats are currently operating in
"restricted areas with security protection."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
Regarding the manufacturing partner, WaltC inquired if Leonardo Corporation or someone else would produce Commercial Off-The-Shelf E-Cat based Power Stations. Rossi stated:
"The manufacturing will be made by the Partner."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 14, 2025
New Applications and Integration Ideas
Several users proposed practical use cases for the NGU. These included energy-intensive facilities like steel plants and deep underground mines, where round-the-clock power demands and remote locations make the NGU an ideal fit. Steven Karels noted:
"A deep underground mine consumes a significant amount of electricity… Remote location far from the Grid. 24-hour continuous demand. Sounds ideal for NGU!"
He also suggested that modern lifeboats and cruise ships, often equipped with climate controls, communications, and navigation systems, could benefit from onboard NGUs to provide emergency or supplemental energy.
Rossi acknowledged these suggestions.
~ Andrea Rossi, April 30, 2025 (re: steel & lifeboat NGU use cases)
In parallel, Greg Smith proposed a “lights-out” model for NGU maintenance in data centers, inspired by automated server environments. He emphasized the need for clear specs on MTBF, noise, thermal output, and serviceability, which are critical for mission-critical applications.
Rossi thanked him for his insight.
~Andrea Rossi, April 29, 2025
A user inquired about the planning for future assistance, repairs, and warranty interventions.
Rossi responded:
"Yes, this is an important issue that will be explained in due time."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
Commercial Structure and Strategic Partnerships
Queries arose regarding the organizational structure and Andrea Rossi's role within the commercialization framework. Frank Acland asked about the relationship between Leonardo Corporation and the new partner.
Rossi clarified
"The exact situation is this: Leonardo Corporation is the Licensor; the Lead Partner is the manufacturing and sales Licensee, and he has two Partners that joined him, one is an electricity generation, distribution company, one is a financial fund."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
Jean Paul Renoir inquired about Rossi’s position in the Licensee’s company.
Rossi stated
"Chief Scientist."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
Regarding the continent where the Licensee's facility is located, Benjamin asked for disclosure.
Rossi responded
"They will do it when will deem it opportune. It does not depend on me."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 21, 2025
Giuseppe Censorio asked about the partners' participation shares, inquiring if they were equal.
Rossi replied:
"Someone has a larger share."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 17, 2025
Strategic Considerations. Market Defense & Peer Review
Discussions also focused on strategies for defending the technology against potential opposition from established energy players and the role of peer review.
Philippe suggested engaging governments and NGOs in emerging markets to counter big energy influence, offering pilot projects emphasizing sustainability.
Rossi thanked him for the suggestion.
~ Andrea Rossi, May 21, 2025
Axil, prompted by an AI question, delved into the inevitability and importance of a peer review process once the NGU is released. He highlighted its role in combating misinformation and building credibility, particularly given the historical challenges in the LENR field. AI answers confirmed that Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are generally enforceable in the peer review process, providing a legal framework for protecting intellectual property. Axil advocated for the controlling partnership to support a transparent, multi-level peer review (verifying performance, then underlying principles).
Rossi thanked Axil for his continued help and suggestions.
~ Andrea Rossi, May 21, 2025
Svein also weighed in, thanking Axil and Philippe for their AI-generated strategies. He emphasized that the transition from an "Impossible Invention" to an "Available Invention" will trigger explosive demand and potentially "irrational resistance," necessitating solid scientific and functional support strategies.
~ Svein, May 21, 2025
Rossi had briefly addressed concerns in mid-May that the publication of his theoretical paper on ResearchGate might enable reverse engineering of the E-Cat NGU
He stated when pressed, suggesting either legal caution or strategic ambiguity.
"I am not able to answer,"
~ Andrea Rossi, May 19, 2025
Svein, a frequent contributor, emphasized the importance of IP protection and trade secret management as part of a long-term commercialization strategy.
Rossi acknowledged this complexity.
~ Andrea Rossi, May 12, 2025
Philosophy, Evolution, and Entropy: A Spirited Debate
Rossi engaged in a thoughtful exchange with longtime readers on the topic of entropy, evolution, and the origin of life. Alessandro Ferrari argued that evolution offers a strong counterpoint to entropy-driven arguments for intelligent design. He used a function optimization analogy to illustrate how complexity can arise from selection over time. Rossi respectfully disagreed, holding firm to his view that while evolution of existing organisms is supported by evidence, the spontaneous creation of the first organism contradicts thermodynamic law
Rossi Replied:
"I have well present evolution and selection of the more fit charactiristics of species, I studied it, and there are solid bases about the evolutionism, but one thing is evolution of existing organisms, another completely different thing is the creation of an organism: it is simply impossible. We have solid scientific evidence of the evolution of humans, animals, vegetals, but no evidence at all of casual aggregation of matter in a way that can evolve spontaneoulsly into a tree, let alone an animal or a human being: it would be against the third principle of thermodynamic; as I said, it is much more difficult than writing a poem on a sheet of paper pouring billions of billions of times ( not in one go ) a tank of ink, hoping that sooner or later casually this spontaneous evolution can happen, without an original creative act to make an organism able to evolve eventually. Darwin was right: it the is darwinistic ontological extension of evolutionism into the attribution of pneuma to the matter in an entropical system that is wrong. Philosophers have ignored Entropy, as much as I am aware of; I think this is a mistake."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 17, 2025
Ferrari's analogy of function optimization led to a respectful disagreement but enriched the philosophical context of the blog.
The Role of AI in R&D
One subtle but notable shift this month was Rossi’s increased acknowledgment of AI in his research and development process
"Actually, I am myself surprised about how much the A.I. is helping me in my R&D job: it makes me save a lot of time."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 14, 2025
While Rossi has traditionally been protective of proprietary methods, this quote suggests a growing reliance on digital tools, potentially accelerating design cycles and simulations.
Cultural Reflection of History and Technology Cycles
Responding to a reader’s quote about history’s cyclical nature, Rossi affirmed the reflection:
"Thank you for your historical reference. History always repeats: hard times generate strong guys, strong guys generate easy times, easy times generate weak guys, weak guys generate hard times…and so on again and again across millennia."
~ Andrea Rossi, May 16, 2025 (quoting G. Michael Hopf)
Theoretical Framework & Related Phenomena (Vacuum Energy, Ball Lightning)
Rossi's discussions also provided further insight into the theoretical underpinnings of the E-Cat and related phenomena. He described the energy generated by the E-Cat as coming from the vacuum of space. This perspective is grounded in extended electrodynamics, where scalar charge waves in the vacuum facilitate energy-matter transfer without violating conservation laws. Rossi's 2021 comment elaborates on this:
"The hypothesis presented on the Researchgate paper are based on two important points: the first one is the acceptance of a realistic electron model, while the second one is an extended electrodynamics1 wherein the Lorenz gauge condition can be removed. In this extended electrodynamics, you can create scalar charge waves in the Vacuum. Combining the Gauss Law with the generalized Poynting2 vector equation arises the possibility of a long-range interaction that allows an energy-matter transfer from positive to negative charged particles without any violation of energy conservation law. We think that it is a realistic conjecture that the energy lost by nuclei/positive charge is promptly replenished by their interaction with the Vacuum fluctuation."
~ Andrea Rossi, January 1, 2021
The idea that vacuum energy could be far greater than nuclear energy is fascinating and may represent an epochal leap in technology if it turns out to be true.
The topic of ball lightning also emerged, with a user asking if the plasma sphere in the E-cat is strongly related to it.
Rossi replied.2021-01-02 04:16 Andrea Rossi
"Yes."
~ Andrea Rossi, YouTube (referencing a Think Tank Report/Georgia Southern University)
Giuseppe Censorio also shared a link (below, click gear icon and change to English in transcript if needed) regarding ball lightning, to which Rossi responded:
"Thank you for the link"
~ Andrea Rossi, May 20, 2025
Looking Ahead Toward Public Demonstration and Distribution
Despite growing momentum and scattered hints of large-scale testing, no formal product presentation or public demonstration date has been confirmed. However, the overarching mission remains clear:
"The mission is to diffuse the E-Cat technology in the world."
~ Andrea Rossi, April 25, 2025
Based on blog activity and tone, it appears Rossi is focused on delivery readiness before publicity.
Further References on Ball Lighting and LENR
Plasma Balls and LENR
~New Fire Energy Inc.
Disclaimer
This article summarizes public blog posts by Andrea Rossi on the Journal of Nuclear Physics. It is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. New Fire Energy is not affiliated with Andrea Rossi, Leonardo Corporation, or the E-Cat technology, and does not sell or distribute any related products.
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