UK Atomic Energy Authority
To lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and UK economic benefit.
About UK Atomic Energy Authority
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is the UK's national fusion research organisation, focused on developing fusion energy as a sustainable, low-carbon energy source. It is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), and operates national fusion facilities including the MAST Upgrade spherical tokamak and the Joint European Torus (JET). It has established a subsidiary, UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKFE) Ltd, to lead delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant.
Industry
Fusion energy research / Research services
Headquarters
Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1954
What we do
Fusion energy researchPlasma scienceRobotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments (RACE)Materials research and testing (Materials Research Facility)Engineering for fusion power plantsDecommissioningApprentice and skills training (Oxfordshire Advanced Skills)
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