UK Atomic Energy Authority / Culham Centre for Fusion Energy Revenue and Competitors

Based at Culham Science Centre near Oxford, the UK Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) aims to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology, and to position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the Sun, can play a big part in our low-carbon energy future. UKAEA manages the UK fusion programme at Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, which is one of the world's leading fusion research laboratories. Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of cleaner energy for tomorrow's power stations. UKAEA has hosted the JET (Joint European Torus) facility at Culham since its design started in 1973. First operation was in 1983 and since then it has set world records for fusion performance. UKAEA operates JET under a contract with the European Commission, with the science programme managed by the EUROfusion consortium. The MAST facility, also based at Culham, is leading the world in research into compact magnetic fusion devices, and is currently undergoing a major upgrade. New facilities linked to our fusion research are now operational at Culham: Materials Research Facility now open to university and industry users studying nuclear reactor materials. It is part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF) initiative. Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE) conducting R&D and commercial activities in the field of Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Oxford Advanced Skills (OAS) a training centre enabling Oxfordshire businesses to offer young people hi-tech and engineering apprenticeships of the highest quality. In addition, UKAEA is responsible for several pension schemes, and owns land at the Harwell Campus and Culham Science Centre sites in Oxfordshire, which are being developed as thriving science, technology and business parks.