英國投資一億英鎊研發新型核融合能源原型機
UK Invests £100 Million in New Fusion Energy Prototype
聯合王國正邁出大膽的一步，投入巨額資金於核聚變能源，朝向更潔淨的未來邁進。
The United Kingdom is taking a bold step toward a cleaner future with a massive investment in fusion energy.
雖然早期報導多著重於2025年的 Starmaker One 基金，該基金利用了1億英鎊的私人資本，但政府隨後推出了更具雄心的戰略。
While early reports often highlight the 2025 Starmaker One fund, which leveraged £100 million in private capital, the government has since launched a more ambitious strategy.
在2026年至2030年間，英國將為核聚變領域投入超過25億英鎊，這象徵著推動永續能源的重大力度。
Between 2026 and 2030, the UK is committing over £2.5 billion to the fusion sector, marking a significant push for sustainable power.
此項計畫的核心是「核聚變能源生產球面托卡馬克」(STEP) 計畫。
At the heart of this initiative is the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme.
該項目位於諾丁漢郡西伯頓的前燃煤發電廠舊址，目標是在2040年前建造出一座功能完整的原型機。
Located at the former coal-fired power station in West Burton, Nottinghamshire, this project aims to create a functional prototype by 2040.
資金支援了多個關鍵領域：其中13億英鎊用於 STEP 計畫本身，近10億英鎊用於研究基礎設施, 並專門投資於人工智慧超級電腦及特種燃料技術。
The funding supports various critical areas: £1.3 billion for the STEP programme itself, nearly £1 billion for research infrastructure, and dedicated investments in AI supercomputing and specialized fuel technology.
透過與 Tokamak Energy 和 ILIOS 聯合體等產業龍頭合作，英國正致力於將自身打造成全球的「核聚變超級大國」。
By partnering with industry leaders like Tokamak Energy and the ILIOS consortium, the UK is positioning itself as a global 'fusion superpower.'
隨著未來成千上萬的新職缺出現，且重點放在國內供應鏈上，這場從燃煤到清潔核聚變能源的轉型，對該國而言具有經濟與環境雙重的里程碑意義。
With thousands of new jobs on the horizon and a focus on domestic supply chains, this transition from coal to clean fusion energy represents both an economic and environmental milestone for the nation.
