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The UK's prototype fusion energy powerplant programme will be led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd announces the appointment of Professor Howard Wilson as Director of Science and Technology for STEP.
UKAEA and worldwide team tackle fusion physics’ major challenges as MAST Upgrade begins its fourth round of experiments.
In a world-first, a fully autonomous robot has been used to inspect the inside of a fusion energy facility.
Royal Society publishes peer-reviewed papers demonstrating technical progress to deliver STEP, the UK’s first prototype fusion energy powerplant.
The UK Fusion Skills Council announces the appointment of two new co-chairs to support the growth of the fusion sector and workforce.
UK Atomic Energy Authority congratulates Dr Lloyd Fletcher on being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship.
STEP brand launch marks transition to next phase of pioneering programme to build a prototype fusion powerplant at West Burton site by 2040.
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) announces the appointment of new Non-Executive Directors to its Board.
Four-year Engineering Design Services Framework is renewed with nine companies.
The contracts were awarded through the Fusion Industry Programme to scale up projects dedicated to addressing fusion energy challenges.
The competition will identify the best industry partners to form a world-leading public-private alliance led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.
The agreement for a first-of-a-kind test rig will provide critical data for the design and development of Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP).
UKAEA has improved optical viewport technology - reducing optical distortion by up to 75 percent - for applications such as fusion energy and quantum physics.
Announcement of Bernard Taylor CVO, CBE, DL as Chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Paul-Henri Rebut given standing ovation by over 700 people celebrating the iconic fusion energy facility, the Joint European Torus (JET) in Oxfordshire
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK Atomic Energy Authority has launched a new online tool for residents and local businesses near West Burton to learn more about the vision for the STEP 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.
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.
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