New UK Fusion Energy strategy maps path to commercial fusion

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Shortlist Announcement

Shortlist announced for STEP’s industry partners

Collaborative research published exploring novel configurations and materials for tritium breeding in spherical tokamaks

Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy visits West Burton site in Nottinghamshire to find out more about the STEP programme.

Climate Minister tours West Burton

Seoul National University (SNU) signs collaboration

SNU collaborates on HTS cables for STEP prototype plant

Community Event, Retford – 22 November

Professor Sir Ian Chapman and Paul Methven - Image credit: UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions stands-up to deliver STEP

Professor Howard Wilson - Image Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Prof. Howard Wilson to lead science and technology for STEP

STEP vessel front view

UK leading the world in fusion powerplant design

STEP brand launch window graphics

Gainsborough STEPs forward to fusion energy

STEP vessel front view

Leadership appointments will drive delivery of prototype fusion energy plant

STEP tokamak breeder blankets

UK to launch search for industry partners to develop prototype fusion energy plant

LVR-15 research reactor at CVŘ - Image credit: Centrum výzkumu Řež

UKAEA signs facility agreement with CVŘ to progress UK prototype fusion plant design

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