Fusion Energy Partners Limited (FEP), a pioneering consultancy comprised of globally renowned-fusion energy experts, has launched with a mission to accelerate fusion technology advancements for private sector companies working to commercialise fusion energy.
The team has recently secured £100,000 in funding from innovation investors, UKI2S managed by Future Plant Capital, one of the largest pre-seed+ funds in the UK, demonstrating its belief in FEP’s ability to transform the UK’s future energy landscape.
With over 250 years of combined experience, each of the six FEP team members – including distinguished experts Martin Cox and Tom Todd – brings specialised expertise honed over decades of dedication to fusion research and development.
The team, led by Dr Chris Peters, and joined by experts, Dr Andrew Kirk, Dr Brian Lloyd, Dr Elizabeth Surrey and Dr Tim Jones represent excellence in the field of fusion knowledge following their work at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) on the transformative Joint European Torus (‘JET’) research programme at Culham Campus.
For over 40 years, JET has been instrumental in fusion’s progress toward becoming a safe, low-carbon and sustainable energy source. The FEP team’s involvement in its landmark experiments uniquely position them to advise businesses working in this field.
FEP is a spin-out company from UKAEA and operates independently. Offering consultancy services such as due diligence and technical advice, FEP aims to bridge the gap from fusion research to real-world technology and engineering solutions.
"Fusion energy technologies are breaking out of research phases and into the mainstream as a reliable and sustainable energy source of the future. Our team has an unrivalled depth and breadth of expertise, and they have spent their entire working lives on advancing these technologies. We are all passionate about sharing that accumulated knowledge to enable fusion energy to become a reality."
"Fusion Energy Partners provides a platform to pool our expertise and tackle wider and interlinked challenges. We are in an exciting new era and with the backing of UKI2S, we look forward to engaging with the global fusion research community to contribute genuine value and insight that can help unlock the next generation of innovation."
“We are delighted to announce our £100,000 investment in Fusion Energy Partners. Our commitment reflects a deep belief in the transformative potential of fusion energy to shape the future.”
“FEP’s dedication to turning advanced research into practical solutions aligns perfectly with our mission. By supporting FEP, we’re not just investing in technology, but in the UK’s economic growth over the long term. We’re excited to see how this venture will push the boundaries of innovation and drive the UK’s leadership in global energy solutions.”
With its burgeoning technologies and its potential to change our energy landscape, fusion is an exciting and growing industry, and the FEP team is just as passionate about bringing people into the sector, as they are working on advancements in the field.
"In time, FEP also plans to support new people entering the industry through career development, mentoring and coaching opportunities for professionals in the early stages of their careers or simply switching from other sectors,"
"Fusion is a key part of the UK's future long-term clean energy plans, and we need the personnel as much as we need the technology to be able to move this forward. Compared to other sciences, there is still a relatively small number of people working within the fusion sector in the UK, so it would be great to work with those who are just starting out, so that we can help their careers and projects progress more quickly."
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