The STEP site will ultimately be selected by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, following a recommendation made by UKAEA.
This recommendation will be made following a rigorous assessment process, based on a set of key criteria covering three main areas:
This will be an open call for sites with the aim of attracting a broad number and type of potential locations. More detailed information on the criteria and assessment process can be found on the STEP web portal: https://step.ukaea.uk/