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A new era at UKAEA as the iconic Joint European Torus (JET) facility transitioned from plasma science operations into the next stage of its lifecycle.

Minister Bowie shares his thoughts on the UK’s Fusion Futures Programme.

A touching moment warmed the hearts of many when the inventor of the Joint European Torus (JET) was greeted at JET Celebration Day event.

An opportunity to be part of the world’s green energy future is an exciting prospect celebrated this week at an event that took place at Sturton-le-Steeple Hall near West Burton power station site.

Upgrades implemented in the Remote Handling Control Room at JET have transformed it into one of the most advanced robotics and remote handling systems globally.

UKAEA and Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd, a Japanese privately funded fusion technology company, have signed a Communication Framework Agreement to foster partnership on the exchange of knowledge and skills.

Agreement complements the signing today of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Canada reflecting a new partnership on fusion energy.

The Joint European Torus (JET) has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy whilst simultaneously setting a world-record in energy output.

UKAEA has today opened its first office building at West Burton in Nottinghamshire to support the development of the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant, STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production).