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STEP Fusion
STEP Fusion is the UK programme to design and deliver a prototype spherical-tokamak fusion power plant at the former West Burton A power-station site in Nottinghamshire.[1][2]
Current position
UK Fusion Energy published its delivery strategy in April 2026, backed by £1.3 billion of government investment, and reported that West Burton site ownership had transferred to UKAEA.
Benefits
- The programme is intended to demonstrate net electricity generation from fusion, develop UK industrial capability and support skilled employment and regeneration around West Burton.