On the 16th January, Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, visited UKAEA’s Culham Campus to announce the £410 million investment, which will accelerate the development of fusion energy and kickstart economic growth as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
UKAEA CEO, Prof Sir Ian Chapman, updated the Energy Secretary on fusion energy, highlighting the numerous ways fusion is securing economic value and contributing to long-term economic growth.
Commenting on the news, Prof Chapman said:
“I am delighted by the strong support from Government to delivering fusion as a safe, sustainable energy of the future, and to anchor this exciting new industry in the UK.”
Fusion already supports at least 2,400 jobs in the UK, with thousands more to follow as the technology advances.
Record fusion funding from UK Government
On the 16th January, Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, visited UKAEA’s Culham Campus to announce the £410 million investment, which will accelerate the development of fusion energy and kickstart economic growth as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
UKAEA CEO, Prof Sir Ian Chapman, updated the Energy Secretary on fusion energy, highlighting the numerous ways fusion is securing economic value and contributing to long-term economic growth.
Commenting on the news, Prof Chapman said:
“I am delighted by the strong support from Government to delivering fusion as a safe, sustainable energy of the future, and to anchor this exciting new industry in the UK.”
Fusion already supports at least 2,400 jobs in the UK, with thousands more to follow as the technology advances.
Record fusion funding from UK Government
