Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, according to a UN agency.
The estimate is a long-term projection, not new capacity already built.
OriginalSourceThe Economic TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:03 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Economic TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:03 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“'Nuclear power could triple by 2060'”
UN nuclear power could triple by 2060, IAEA says
Key points
- IAEA chief predicts nuclear power may more than triple by 2060 due to electrification and AI-driven data centres.
- In 2025, over 400 operating reactors in 30+ countries produce 10% of global electricity and a quarter of low-carbon power.
- More than 60 new reactors are under construction with upward revisions to capacity projections.
- Concerns over safety amid the Ukraine war and potential moves toward nuclear weapons in other countries are noted.
- IAEA reports progress on Syria's nuclear activities after two decades of uncertainty.
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“Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says”
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The estimate is a long-term projection, not new capacity already built.