Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production

STEP
Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production
Concept cross‑section of the STEP prototype
Device typeSpherical tokamak
LocationWest Burton Power Station, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
AffiliationUK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS)
History
Year(s) of operation2040 (planned)
Preceded by
Related devicesMega Ampere Spherical Tokamak, Joint European Torus, ITER
Links
Websitehttp://www.stepfusion.com

Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) is a United Kingdom programme to design and build a prototype fusion power plant based on a spherical tokamak configuration. The programme is led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group. STEP aims to demonstrate net electricity generation from fusion and support the development of a commercial fusion industry in the UK by around 2040.

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