The STEP Fusion team recently hosted Invest in Nottingham and Marketing Nottingham for a site tour of the former West Burton power station, which is set to become the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant.
STEP Fusion is working closely with local organisations like Invest in Nottingham to share the project’s fusion journey, raise awareness, and connect with local businesses, paving the way for future success in the region.
During the visit, the team saw how the site is being transformed into a hub for world-leading fusion energy, seeking first operations by 2040.
The programme is expected to advance the UK’s clean energy ambitions, delivering safe, abundant, and sustainable power whilst creating high-quality jobs, attracting skilled talent, and bringing significant economic opportunities to Nottinghamshire and beyond.
The West Burton site, which will play a significant role as part of the wider Trent Clean Energy Supercluster, is set to attract thousands of jobs in construction, boosting the region’s economy.
Invest in Nottingham praised the visit, recognising the exciting future ahead for both the project and the local area.
Whilst on site at West Burton, Chief Executive of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Megan Powell Vreeswijk said:
What an exciting project this is. This is bringing pure, clean, green energy, so the research is happening here, and the investment is coming here. For the region this will have a massive economic impact, and for the nation we’re going to be the leaders in fusion energy technology. These are really exciting times and we can’t wait to promote this as an opportunity for investment.
