Fusion could be the ultimate clean power solution, representing a low carbon, safe, continuous and effectively unlimited source of energy. The UK is widely recognised as a world-leader in the most promising fusion technologies. This update to the UK’s fusion strategy sets out how the UK government will leverage scientific and technical, commercial and international leadership to enable delivery of fusion energy. It also contains details of Fusion Futures, the government’s alternative R&D program
Overview
Fusion could be the ultimate clean power solution, representing a low carbon, safe, continuous and effectively unlimited source of energy. The UK is widely recognised as a world-leader in the most promising fusion technologies. This update to the UK’s fusion strategy sets out how the UK government will leverage scientific and technical, commercial and international leadership to enable delivery of fusion energy. It also contains details of Fusion Futures, the government’s alternative R&D programme to Euratom association.
Fusion relevance
Objectives for UK fusion - 1. For the UK to demonstrate the commercial viability of fusion by building a prototype fusion power plant in the UK that delivers net energy. 2. For the UK to build a world-leading fusion industry that supports different fusion technologies and is capable of exporting fusion technology in subsequent decades.