Scientists from EUROfusion including some from UKAEA working at UKAEA’s record-breaking Joint European Torus (JET) have discovered a way to boost fusion performance.
A new fusion energy advanced prototype with power plant-relevant magnet technology will be built by Tokamak Energy at UKAEA.
Framework agreement sees design, development and modelling of new fusion materials.
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.
Construction of General Fusion’s demonstration at UKAEA’s Culham Campus expected to start this summer.
Professor Sir Ian Chapman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has been made Knight Bachelor for his services to global fusion energy.
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.
Advanced robotics and remote handling technologies from fusion successfully trialled for complex operations in the space industry.
EDF (UK) R&D, in partnership with the University of Bristol, Urenco and UKAEA, will receive £7.73 million to develop a hydrogen storage demonstrator.
Former prime minister, Sir Tony Blair, underlined his continued support for fusion energy and its role in addressing energy security and climate change for generations to come.