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UK Universities Launch £200 Million Tritium Innovation Program for Fusion Power

2/28/2025

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The University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham are at the forefront of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s ambitious £200 million Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation Programme. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to pioneer tritium breeding technology, a crucial component for the future of fusion power, with projects set to advance sustainable energy until March 2026.

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The University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham are at the forefront of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s ambitious £200 million Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation Programme. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to pioneer tritium breeding technology, a crucial component for the future of fusion power, with projects set to advance sustainable energy until March 2026.