Tokamak Energy’s new advanced fusion prototype to be built at UKAEA’s Culham Campus
A new fusion energy advanced prototype with power plant-relevant magnet technology will be built by Tokamak Energy at UKAEA.
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Treasury Minister visit highlights MAST Upgrade second round of fusion energy experiments
A fusion energy machine vital for the delivery of the UK’s first prototype power plant has started a crucial second round of experiments to help make ‘star power’ part of the world’s future energy mix.
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Tritium Training Course a success in sharing UKAEA expertise
Since its launch in April 2023, UKAEA’s Tritium Training Course has provided world-class development to more than 180 fusion industry professionals.
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UK Atomic Energy Authority signs collaboration agreement with the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy
UKAEA’s Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE) signs collaboration agreement to research, commission and test the In-vessel Rapid Inspection System (IRIS), with the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE).
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UK centre to lead the world in fusion diagnostics
UKAEA launches Diagnostics Innovation Centre of Excellence (DICE) to strengthen UK’s position as a world leader in fusion diagnostics.
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UK flagship fusion machine’s next phase of cutting-edge research
UKAEA’s MAST Upgrade fusion machine’s fifth campaign will incorporate new enhancements to expand on plasma research, feeding directly into future fusion plant design
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UK government regulation decision to help ‘accelerate’ fusion energy progress
Future fusion energy facilities will continue to be regulated by the Environment Agency (EA) and Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the UK government has confirmed today.
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UK leading the world in fusion power plant designs
Royal Society publishes peer-reviewed papers demonstrating technical progress to deliver STEP, the UK’s first prototype fusion energy power plant.
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UK scientists achieve breakthrough that brings fusion energy closer to reality
MAST Upgrade, the UK’s national fusion experiment, has demonstrated multiple world-first breakthroughs during its fourth scientific campaign.
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UK takes major STEP towards near limitless low-carbon energy
A future of abundant low-carbon energy without the need for fossil fuels could be in sight after Science Minister George Freeman announced the creation of a new delivery body for the UK’s fusion programme.