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Policy Paper Published 14 Apr 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero UK Atomic Energy Authority ↗ View on GOV.UK

UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030

The strategy sets out how UKAEA will deliver foundational research, technology and innovation to support the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise.

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This document represents the first strategy for the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) since its subsidiary company UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) was set up in 2024 (as UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd) and the remainder of UKAEA’s fusion research activities were considered to constitute UKAEA’s National Fusion Laboratory. This strategy has been published alongside UKFE’s first strategy.

Global interest in fusion as a transformative source of low carbon, secure energy in the future continues to increase. In that context, UKAEA would welcome thoughts and ideas from partners in the UK and around the world on this new approach to its strategy.

Contact us about our strategy at: communications@ukaea.uk

Contents

  1. Fusion at a glance
  2. Our past
  3. Our present
  4. Our future: The strategy of UKAEA’s National Fusion Laboratory
  5. Your views