Fusion energy
We are turning the process that powers the Sun into a low carbon, safe and sustainable part of the world's future energy supply.
Fusion promises to be a safe, low carbon and sustainable part of the world’s future energy supply.
Fusion has the potential to provide ‘base load’ power, complementing renewable and other low carbon energy sources as a share of many countries’ energy portfolios
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Fusion energy in brief
Fusion can help meet the world’s rapidly growing demand for energy as a safe, low-carbon source of base load energy supply.
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Fusion energy questions
Our answers to fusion energy questions we are often asked.
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How fusion works
In a fusion reaction, energy is released when two light atomic nuclei are fused together to form one heavier atom.
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Teach fusion energy
We aim to reach learners at all levels of education to help them see the opportunities for themselves in the fusion workforce.
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The tokamak
We are researching the tokamak – the most successful fusion concept yet developed.
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Why we need fusion
Fusion promises to be a safe, low carbon and sustainable part of the world’s future energy supply.