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The STEP programme will build a prototype fusion energy plant and create a UK-led fusion industry. We'll catalyse new ideas and technologies that will help secure our future on this planet.

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HTS cables are the backbone of STEP’s fusion magnets - and recent testing has shown just how tough they are. When put to the test, the cable carried over 90,000 amps and withstood mechanical forces equivalent to 50 cars pressing down on every metre of cable.

🔗 Read on: buff.ly/vIzAOgM

#STEPFusion
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We were back in Westminster yesterday for the Fusion Energy All Party Parliamentary Group, hosted by Bassetlaw's Jo White MP and joined by Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward. It was great to share an update on our programme with MPs from across the region.

#STEPFusion #FusionEnergy
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We’re proud to be sponsoring the Great Northern Conference in Doncaster on 2 December.

📅 2 December 2025
📍 Doncaster Racecourse
🎫 Book your place: buff.ly/sGo5Kcc

#ONENORTH #STEPFusion #GreatNorthernConference
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
ICYMI: The Fusion Energy Café is turning one! 🎊 Join our team on Thursday 27th November in Worksop at The Bridge Skills Hub for an update on the STEP Programme, as we celebrate the Fusion Energy Café turning 1.
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We had a fantastic evening with Mansfield Rotary talking fusion energy and the STEP programme. Fantastic to see local people excited for the high-skilled, inter-generational jobs and new fusion courses that will be possible as a result of our prototype fusion energy plant coming to West Burton.
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🎥 “This is the next step forward and I'm so excited to be part of it, as we start to see local people working at this site.” It was fantastic to welcome Bassetlaw's Jo White MP to our West Burton site yesterday.

#STEPFusion
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Prof. David Gann CBE, Chair of UK Industrial Fusion Solutions, joined a fantastic panel at Falling Walls - Europe’s leading science festival - in Berlin. He highlighted STEP Fusion as a world-leading example of innovation and the opportunities to collaborate with partners across Europe.

#STEPFusion
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the 7th annual Great Northern Conference in Doncaster on 2nd December.

Our STEP Fusion team – along with robot dogs Tok and Mak – will be exhibiting at the event, sharing how fusion energy can deliver abundant, clean energy to power the North’s future. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Innovating to protect the power ⚡🧲

The STEP Fusion team has demonstrated a new magnet protection system - helping safeguard the powerful superconducting magnets at the heart of a fusion power plant.

UK innovation in action 🇬🇧

🔗 buff.ly/ai7lnl1

#FusionEnergy #STEPFusion #Engineering #Innovation
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Future careers and job focus were the topic of the day at the second Bassetlaw Skills Summit today. STEP Fusion's Engineering Team were pleased to join Bassetlaw District Council and representatives from the local skills workforce, to hear first hand from EMCCA's Director of Skills and Employment.
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A bit of fusion fun for Halloween! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📸 We've had a great month out and about across the area and welcoming new visitors to our West Burton site!

#STEPFusion #FutureOfEnergy #CleanEnergy #FusionEnergy #WestBurton #CommunityPartnership
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
5️⃣ Finally, we rounded off the month exhibiting at The Great Exhibition of Lincolnshire, celebrating local innovation and talent and introducing even more people to the exciting work of STEP Fusion.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
4️⃣ We were proud to support the North Notts Business Expo at Barnby Moor, hosted by North Notts BID, before heading over to Market Rasen the following week for an FSB Bootcamp, joining local businesses from across Lincolnshire.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
3️⃣ Our team then got stuck in at the Osberton Horse Trials, exhibiting alongside local businesses from across the area - and our robot dogs, Tok and Mak, even won best in show (robot dog category, of course!).
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
2️⃣ Then, in Retford we spoke with members of the Notts Environmental Association about fusion energy and our plans for West Burton power station.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
1️⃣ We were honoured to start October by celebrating Lincolnshire Day at the International Bomber Command Centre.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
5️⃣ Finally, we rounded off the month exhibiting at The Great Exhibition of Lincolnshire, celebrating local innovation and talent and introducing even more people to the exciting work of STEP Fusion.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
4️⃣ We were proud to support the North Notts Business Expo at Barnby Moor, hosted by North Notts BID, before heading over to Market Rasen the following week for an FSB Bootcamp, joining local businesses from across Lincolnshire.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
3️⃣ Our team then got stuck in at the Osberton Horse Trials, exhibiting alongside local businesses from across the area - and our robot dogs, Tok and Mak, even won best in show (robot dog category, of course!).
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
2️⃣ Then, in Retford we spoke with members of the Notts Environmental Association about fusion energy and our plans for West Burton power station.
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
1️⃣ We were honoured to start October by celebrating Lincolnshire Day at the International Bomber Command Centre.
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It was fantastic to be part of The Great Exhibition of Lincolnshire this week - showcasing the future of abundant clean energy alongside PhD students and Fusion CDT’s immersive Sun Dome. Attendees got to learn about the story of fusion energy so far and see our progress!

#STEPFusion #FusionEnergy
October 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Recently at Lincolnshire Construction and Engineering Week, our colleagues from UKAEA inspired hundreds of local pupils to think like fusion engineers.

We’re proud to see young minds from across our local area getting excited about the future of clean energy!

#STEPFusion #FusionEnergy #STEM
October 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We were proud to attend the inaugural North Notts Business Expo - an event delivered by North Notts BID and the Bassetlaw Business Alliance, bringing together local businesses, innovators, and stakeholders from across the district.

Our robot dogs also drew plenty of attention! 🤖🐕

#STEPFusion
October 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM