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Fusion energy at COP 26

UKAEA will be running a series of events at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26 conference to tell policymakers and other delegates about fusion and its place in the future energy mix. On Friday 12th November,…

Nick HollowayNovember 1, 2021

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Five sites shortlisted for UK fusion energy plant

Five sites have been shortlisted as the potential future home of the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant – the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production, or “STEP”. The sites, listed here alphabetically, are: Ardeer (North Ayrshire) Goole (East Riding of Yorkshire)…

Nick HollowayOctober 14, 2021

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“There’s nowhere like it on the planet” – building the UK’s fusion cluster

Interview with UKAEA's new Fusion Technology Cluster Development Manager, Valerie Jamieson. The rapid growth of fusion research in the UK can be seen in the increasing number of private companies attempting to fuse atoms together for energy production. Commercial fusion…

Nick HollowayOctober 13, 2021

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Topping-out marks key stage in construction of new H3AT and Fusion Technology facility

A topping-out ceremony took place last week to mark the completion of the main structure for UKAEA’s new H3AT (Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology) and Fusion Technology facility at Culham. The facility will provide the UK with unique capabilities for developing fusion…

Nick HollowaySeptember 20, 2021

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First results from UK experiment point to a solution to one of fusion’s hottest problems

Culham scientists have successfully tested a world-first concept that could clear one of the major hurdles in developing fusion energy. Initial results from the UK Atomic Energy Authority's new MAST Upgrade experiment at CCFE have demonstrated the effectiveness of an…

Nick HollowayMay 26, 2021

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CHIMERA set to transform the world of fusion component testing

Construction of a unique testing machine for fusion components is underway at UKAEA. The machine, known as CHIMERA (or Combined Heating and Magnetic Research Apparatus), will be located at UKAEA’s new Fusion Technology Facility in South Yorkshire, UK. When it…

Nick HollowayApril 19, 2021

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New code will bring better power plant designs in a fraction of the time

Culham scientists are to develop a new software code capable of fast-tracking designs for future fusion power plants. Their project has been awarded funding from European fusion consortium EUROfusion as part of its E-TASC advanced computing programme. This aims to…

Nick HollowayMarch 18, 2021

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STEP begins the search for a home

This morning, the UK Government announced that the siting portal for the UK's prototype fusion energy plant is open. They called on local communities across the country to put forward proposals to host STEP – the Spherical Tokamak for Energy…

Mathew BanksDecember 2, 2020

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JET getting ready for key fusion power tests

Europe’s premier fusion energy device, JET, is gearing up for world-first experiments at Culham next year. The JET machine – image credit: EUROfusion The EU’s JET facility – operated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority on behalf of the EUROfusion…

Nick HollowayOctober 6, 2020

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Keynote talk for Culham technologist at ‘virtual’ SOFT conference

Mike Gorley – Chief Technologist at Culham's Fusion Technology unit – will address conference delegates around the world when he delivers a keynote ‘virtual’ Plenary talk at the SOFT event on Friday (25th September). Mike Gorley using Fusion Technology facilities…

Nick HollowaySeptember 24, 2020

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Fusion energy at COP 26

Five sites shortlisted for UK fusion energy plant

“There’s nowhere like it on the planet” – building the UK’s fusion cluster

Topping-out marks key stage in construction of new H3AT and Fusion Technology facility

First results from UK experiment point to a solution to one of fusion’s hottest problems

CHIMERA set to transform the world of fusion component testing

New code will bring better power plant designs in a fraction of the time

STEP begins the search for a home

JET getting ready for key fusion power tests

Keynote talk for Culham technologist at ‘virtual’ SOFT conference

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