FIA Responds to UK Consultation on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy
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FIA Responds to UK Consultation on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy

ByCaroline

As developers move closer to commercial fusion it is increasingly necessary to consider the wide array of enablers required to bring fusion power to the grid. The UK government’s consultation on proposed National Policy Statement EN8, ‘Fusion Energy’ is an important step forward for fusion development in the country. Not only will the policy help ensure a smooth and transparent assessment of future project proposals, it also signals – to developers, investors and consumers – that the UK government is today adopting measures to see fusion energy facilities come online.

UK Department for Energy and Net Zero Publishes Scoping Consultation for Fusion Facility Planning Process
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UK Department for Energy and Net Zero Publishes Scoping Consultation for Fusion Facility Planning Process

ByCaroline

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a scoping consultation on National Policy Statement EN8 – the policy statement which will guide the process for fusion facilities in the UK. Following the Energy Act 2023 confirmation that fusion facilities will be regulated separately from fission in the UK, the Fusion Energy NPS will provide further clarity on the fusion planning process for developers and communities – an important step in the development of the UK’s fusion sector.

“Biggest piece of energy legislation in the UK’s history” will support UK’s fusion development
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“Biggest piece of energy legislation in the UK’s history” will support UK’s fusion development

ByCaroline

On October 26, 2023, the UK’s Energy Act 2023 gained Royal Assent and was enacted to strengthen the UK’s long-term energy security and support affordable clean energy. The UK will become the first country to legislate for fusion regulation, which will foster the growth of the domestic fusion industry in support of the UK’s goal for a prototype fusion power plant by 2040.

UK, Japan, and Canada Publish Fusion Regulatory Framework Recommendations
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UK, Japan, and Canada Publish Fusion Regulatory Framework Recommendations

ByCaroline

Through the Agile Nations network, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada published initial suggestions for a multi-national fusion regulatory framework. The network, consisting of government representatives and technical experts, suggested recommendations on how to develop an appropriate regulatory framework for fusion energy facilities. The group recognized the importance and viability of fusion power as a global opportunity, and recommends that fusion regulations should be pro-innovation, risk-informed, and transparent.

UK Science, Innovation and Technology Committee calls for long-term commitment to fusion in new report
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UK Science, Innovation and Technology Committee calls for long-term commitment to fusion in new report

ByCaroline

On Monday, July 31, the UK Science, Innovation and Technology Committee published a comprehensive report on delivering nuclear power, concluding that the UK should continue R&D for fusion technologies with fusion as a ‘part of the Government’s long-term energy plan’.

UK’s Regulatory Horizons Council Issues Report on Fusion Energy Regulation

UK’s Regulatory Horizons Council Issues Report on Fusion Energy Regulation

ByAndrew

On May 31, 2021 the Regulatory Horizons Council, a new expert committee responsible for educating the UK’s government on the regulations necessary for the advancement of technological innovation, released a report on its recommendations to ensure the rapid and safe progress of fusion energy. The Fusion Industry Association was cited throughout the report with regards…