Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy and AECOM have launched the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium, a private-sector-led initiative focused on developing a commercial fusion power plant in the United Kingdom.
The consortium brings together three areas of capability that will be central to any future fusion project: plant design, magnet technology and major infrastructure delivery. Type One Energy is contributing its Infinity Two stellarator power plant design. Tokamak Energy is bringing experience in high-temperature superconducting magnets. AECOM will support the infrastructure, engineering and project delivery side.
The timing matters. Fusion is increasingly being discussed as an industrial project, not only a scientific target. The UK government has committed more than £2.5 billion ($3.38 billion USD) to the sector, published a new Fusion Strategy, and continued to strengthen cooperation with the United States on fusion research and development.
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