First Light Fusion

Today we publish our response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's consultation on a new National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy. The new Labour Government must recognise the opportunity of fusion and act immediately to maintain the UK’s world-leading position in the field. We are calling for: ✅ Support for multiple fusion technologies: The NPS should ensure genuine Government support for both magnetic and inertial fusion technologies currently under active development in the UK. This approach will increase the likelihood of a successful breakthrough and reflect the rapid progress being made to date with inertial fusion. ✅ Clear siting guidelines for fusion plants: To avoid potential delays similar to those experienced with grid connections for other types of commercial power plant, the NPS must develop and publish clear guidelines for the siting of fusion plants. ✅ A coordinated cross-departmental approach: A coordinated and joined-up approach across both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will be essential to progressing fusion research and development and commercialisation. ✅ An ambitious target date for commercial fusion: The Government’s proposals for a National Policy Statement for fusion in their current form do not commit to a specific deployment deadline for commercial fusion energy facilities. Establishing a target date for first commercial fusion in the UK by 2040 will catalyse investment, research and focus towards achieving this goal. This should be ambitious yet achievable to drive progress and demonstrate the UK’s ongoing commitment to leading in fusion energy. Read our full submission to the government consultation here: https://lnkd.in/eE9xaqz9

🌟Save The Date & Register: 25th March 2025🌟 Join us for a free, online event hosted by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) where we will explore the control systems behind our unique Amplifier Scheme for Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE), showcasing our capabilities and facilities driving innovation in fusion energy. 📅 Date: 25th March 2025 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/e2Fe4RXD We look forward to seeing you there! #ControlSystems #FusionEnergy #IETEvents Tinesimba Zata

The Fusion Industry Association published its 'Policy Vision for UK Commercial Fusion' this week - calling on the UK government to 'act now' to seize the economic advantage of fusion energy.    We're really pleased to see the FIA bang a drum that we have been banging for a long time. The UK has a long legacy of being a world leader in the field of fusion. However, without significant public and private investment and support, we risk losing this strategic advantage, as other countries start moving quicker. Too often, the UK loses its best IP and ideas to countries offering a more attractive environment for translating cutting-edge scientific research into commercial reality. If we are to meet our net zero targets and ambitions, we can't afford to let this happen with fusion.   With a national fusion scheme, leading companies in both inertial and magnetic fusion, and the skills base required to make commercial fusion a reality, the UK has unparalleled potential in this critical field. Government and industry must act now to ensure we are able to realise this potential. You can read more about the FIA's report and download it in full here: https://lnkd.in/emQ3qZSX

🌍 Could fusion energy be the solution to our most pressing power challenges? The journey to a sustainable energy future includes harnessing fusion power. Read how First Light Fusion's breakthrough work paves the way to a limitless, clean energy source: https://ter.li/6dk6ra #EnergyTransition #TechForGood #Sustainability

Great to see our Intellectual Property Manager Martin Yagi sharing his expertise at London IP Week today. Well done Martin!

Postdoctoral researcher, Mila Fitzgerald, spent much of November at the European XFEL assisting beamline scientists in setting up diagnostics and participating in experimental beamtime investigating the phase transitions of metals under extreme pressures. Such measurements are the cornerstone of our modelling efforts.

Great to see our COO Ryan Ramsey chairing a panel discussion at the London Climate Technology Show earlier today on how government, industry, and society can collaborate effectively to drive sustainable change. A fascinating and wide-ranging discussion was had on the critical factors shaping the energy landscape and the path forward for the net zero transition. #CTS24

Excited to be exhibiting at the London Climate Technology Show today! Looking forward to showcasing our cutting edge First Light technology and research, alongside other companies leading the charge for green, climate-friendly tech. #CTS24 #fusionenergy #thefutureisfusion

We're proud to be part of an industry that is constantly pushing the boundaries of scientific possibility. This great video from the Fusion Industry Association summarises all the incredible progress being made in the global race towards commercial fusion this year. Link below 👇

Thanks for brightening up our FLF offices Valerie!