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 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.
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UK to launch search for industry partners to develop prototype fusion energy plant
Industry competition to find engineering and construction partners for the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant announced.
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UKAEA signs facility agreement with CVŘ to progress UK prototype fusion plant design
First-of-a-kind test rig will provide critical data for the design and development of Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP).
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UKIFS Chair and Interim UKAEA Chair Appointed
Minister for fusion energy appoints the inaugural Chair of UK Industrial Fusion Solutions.
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West Burton selected as home of STEP fusion plant
Government-backed programme aims to prove low carbon electricity from fusion.