Canada-based AtkinsRéalis has been selected to develop the pre-concept design for US nuclear technology company Type One Energy’s fusion pilot plant.

The commercial-scale fusion plant will use stellarator technology to demonstrate its potential to generate clean, safe and affordable power from fusion energy, AtkinsRéalis said.

AtkinsRéalis’ UK-based fusion team will work alongside US capabilities and expertise to provide engineering services, develop the full plant requirements, pre-conceptual facility designs and a preliminary site layout.