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
First Light Fusion
Research Services
Yarnton, Oxfordshire 14,800 followers
The world’s leading inertial fusion company. Our mission: Fusion power by the simplest means possible.
About us
First Light Fusion Ltd is a lean, focused and agile corporation researching energy generation by inertial fusion energy (IFE). The company was spun out from the University of Oxford in June 2011 and is based near Oxford. First Light continues to work closely with the academic community, both in the UK and internationally. The company is well-funded by both institutional investors and private individuals.
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https://www.firstlightfusion.com
External link for First Light Fusion
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Yarnton, Oxfordshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Physics, Engineering, Fusion, Energy, and Simulation
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Mead Road
Unit 10, Oxford Industrial Park
Yarnton, Oxfordshire OX5 1QU, GB
Employees at First Light Fusion
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At First Light Fusion, we believe that collaboration is key to solving the fusion energy puzzle. That's why we were delighted to partner with scientists from the University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science on our most recent experimental success at the ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. The experiment investigated the formation and transit of shock waves through our unique First Light Fusion amplifiers. The data obtained through these successful experiments will enable us to validate the performance of our amplifier's - marking a crucial step on our journey to deliver commercial fusion at scale. The experimental team was supported by summer interns from the AMPLIFI Prosperity Partnership - a First Light-sponsored scheme which provides upskilling and training opportunities in the fusion energy field for the scientific leaders of tomorrow. Read more on the experiment here: https://lnkd.in/eFShZuE4 #fusion #thefutureisfusion Francisco Suzuki-Vidal Alexander Rack Daniel Eakins Emilio Escauriza Jay Shadbolt Ronan Doherty
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Great to speak to Ingenia magazine for their 100th issue focusing on some of the biggest engineering achievements over the past 25 years. We chatted to Michael Kenward about how a pistol shrimp inspired our approach to inertial confinement fusion, and what the future looks like for fusion energy. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eX5t5n3H #fusion #thefutureisfusion Nicholas Hawker Ryan Ramsey
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We recently spoke with First Light Fusion's, COO Ryan Ramsey, about the unique approach First Light Fusion is taking to inertial fusion energy (IFE). Click to download the full ‘5 Questions With… First Light Fusion’ article https://lnkd.in/e_tJgMSz #fusion #clean-energy
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Earlier this month, our Chief Operating Officer Ryan Ramsey, sat down with Fusion Energy Insights to discuss all things inertial confinement fusion (IFE). In this extract, Ryan discusses his path into the industry from the Royal Navy, and explains what is unique about the First Light Fusion approach to IFE. Read more, and download the full interview, here: https://lnkd.in/eXkTA9_k #fusion #thefutureisfusion #fusionenergyinsights
5 Questions With… First Light Fusion
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"In the end, inertial confinement fusion is basically about trying to compress something as much as you can until the magic happens." In this week's employee spotlight, Luca Antonelli, a lead scientist in the First Light Fusion target design team, tells us what he loves most about working on solving the inertial confinement fusion challenge. #fusion #thefutureisfusion
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“What excites me most about fusion power is the chance to get involved with the future of energy and a clean energy source to improve the environment.” In this week’s employee spotlight, we hear from Kate Osborn an experimental operations technician here at First Light Fusion, about how crucial role in supporting our groundbreaking fusion experiments. #fusion #thefutureisfusion #firstlightfusion
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Good to be at the Energy Landscape UK conference in London this week, discussing all things fusion. The annual event unites the brightest minds from across the UK energy sector to discuss progress on the path to Net Zero. Our Head of Experimental Physics Hugo Doyle discussed the value of collaboration in the fusion sector on the ''Pioneering Global Collaboration for Net Zero Transformation'. #fusion #thefutureisfusion #ELUK2024
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I'm excited to participate in ELUK2024 this Wednesday as a panelist discussing 'Pioneering Global Collaboration for Net Zero Transformation' alongside some incredible individuals. This event will unite key UK energy stakeholders, where we will outline our mission of achieving fusion power by the simplest means possible. Looking forward to connecting with you all there!
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"Fusion energy has the potential to revolutionise energy production globally and holds the promise of giving us a sustainable source of baseload power." Next in our employee spotlight series, we hear from First Light Data Scientist Dami Adekanye, on why a career in fusion offers a unique set of research opportunities you can't find anywhere else... #fusionenergy #thefutureisfusion