fusion energy

A total of 35 nations are currently collaborating to build tokamak, a magnetic fusion device, which aims to demonstrate the real potential of fusion as a large scale carbon-free source of energy

Fusion research aims to copy the process which powers the Sun for a new large-scale source of clean energy on Earth

The programme will support the development of timely, commercially viable fusion energy, aiming to increase the number and performance levels of lower cost fusion concepts

Around 1,500 scientists and technicians will be involved in the project

The UK Atomic Energy Agency will work with industrial partners to put the UK in a strong position to commercialise nuclear fusion as a major source of low carbon electricity

The prime minister visited the research centre, marking the government’s plans for a new fast-track visa route for the best scientists to continue to move to the UK after Brexit

A major goal of the research is to develop methods to sustaining steady-state or continuous operation of fusion reactors

The Joint European Torus in Culham, operated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, will receive at least €100m over the next two years

Fusion energy research aims to copy the process which powers the sun for a new large-scale source of clean energy on Earth

Funding has been provided to 37 universities, national laboratories and private companies