Fusion panel event at COP 26, Friday 12 November
Fusion energy promises a step change in the way the world’s future energy demands are met in a low-carbon, safe and sustainable way.
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Fusion research facility JET’s final tritium experiments yield new energy record
The Joint European Torus (JET) has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy whilst simultaneously setting a world-record in energy output.
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Fusion research software could help bolster energy grid resilience
Synchronised control systems can potentially prevent system failures and blackouts.
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Fusion robots at work in the UK space industry
Advanced robotics and remote handling technologies from fusion successfully trialled for complex operations in the space industry.
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Future engineers of world-first fusion plant to be found through UK schools programme
The University of Sheffield has launched a schools programme to develop skills needed for the fusion energy workforce of the future
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Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to UKAEA’s Dr Lloyd Fletcher
UK Atomic Energy Authority congratulates Dr Lloyd Fletcher on being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship.
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Gainsborough STEPs forward to fusion energy
STEP brand launch marks transition to next phase of pioneering programme to build a prototype fusion powerplant at West Burton site by 2040.
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General Fusion’s fusion energy demonstration receives consent at UKAEA’s Culham Campus
Construction of General Fusion’s demonstration at UKAEA’s Culham Campus expected to start this summer.
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Government appoints new Chair to the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Announcement of Bernard Taylor CVO, CBE, DL as Chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority
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Government investment in fusion energy boosts British economy by £1.4 billion
The British economy has gained £1.4 billion from the Government’s direct investment in fusion energy over the past decade and an average of 4,000 jobs each year.