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.
Government-backed programme aims to prove low carbon electricity from fusion.
UKAEA and Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) have announced a new trans-Atlantic agreement to advance commercial fusion energy.
A fresh wave of innovative companies will be moving into Culham Science Centre after UKAEA signed a new agreement to build an 8,000 square metre research and development building.
UKAEA’s new sustainability strategy outlines its commitment to delivering fusion research in an energy efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
UKAEA’s Lorenzo Zanisi is one of the first of a new wave of computer scientists working on artificial intelligence technologies for fusion in the UK.
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.