Professor Sir Ian Chapman said:
“If we are to succeed in delivering fusion, we must get large energy companies involved. It was useful to hear from key figures in the industry the factors that need to be in place for to engage them more in fusion. My thanks go to the Energy Institute for hosting the event – we look forward to continuing the conversation.”
Earlier in the day, a round table discussion led by Energy Institute President, Andy Brown and CEO, Nick Wayth, explored the topic in more detail. Industry experts shared insights on what the fusion community must do to compete in the commercial energy market – ranging from technical demonstration, certainty on costs, insurance and regulation, to public and stakeholder support.
With a worldwide membership of 20,000 people and 200 companies, the Energy Institute has an influential role as the professional body for the energy industry. It is keen to support innovations that enable the global transition to net zero, so the event was an opportunity for the Institute to learn more about the huge potential of fusion energy.
Dr Kirsty Hewitson, Director of RACICo
The challenges of getting fusion power on the grid was the theme of a special Energy Institute event held on 19 September.
EI Fellows on Fusion, at the Institute’s London HQ, brought together 40 professionals from around the energy industry. An invited audience of Energy Institute Fellows heard about the latest developments in fusion and discussed the remaining steps to make it a practical energy source.
A keynote lecture from UKAEA CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, was followed by breakout panels on robotics, AI, fuel technology and skills, rounded off by an Q&A session.
Professor Sir Ian Chapman said:
“If we are to succeed in delivering fusion, we must get large energy companies involved. It was useful to hear from key figures in the industry the factors that need to be in place for to engage them more in fusion. My thanks go to the Energy Institute for hosting the event – we look forward to continuing the conversation.”
Earlier in the day, a round table discussion led by Energy Institute President, Andy Brown and CEO, Nick Wayth, explored the topic in more detail. Industry experts shared insights on what the fusion community must do to compete in the commercial energy market – ranging from technical demonstration, certainty on costs, insurance and regulation, to public and stakeholder support.
With a worldwide membership of 20,000 people and 200 companies, the Energy Institute has an influential role as the professional body for the energy industry. It is keen to support innovations that enable the global transition to net zero, so the event was an opportunity for the Institute to learn more about the huge potential of fusion energy.
The challenges of getting fusion power on the grid was the theme of a special Energy Institute event held on 19 September.
EI Fellows on Fusion, at the Institute’s London HQ, brought together 40 professionals from around the energy industry. An invited audience of Energy Institute Fellows heard about the latest developments in fusion and discussed the remaining steps to make it a practical energy source.
A keynote lecture from UKAEA CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, was followed by breakout panels on robotics, AI, fuel technology and skills, rounded off by an Q&A session.
