The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced a series of significant steps to advance fusion energy development under its £200m (€236m, $245m) lithium breeding tritium innovation (LIBRTI) programme.

Part of the broader government-backed Fusion Futures initiative, LIBRTI focuses on pioneering fusion fuel advancements and stimulating general industry capacity through international collaboration.

Over its four-year span, the programme aims to demonstrate controlled tritium breeding, a critical step for future fusion power plants.