Study: World's nuclear reactors set new generation record in 2024

Stuart Stone
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Sector delivers new wave of projects, as World Nuclear Association insists tripling of global capacity in support of net zero goals is both necessary and achievable

Nuclear reactors supplied more electricity than ever before last year, according to new data from the World Nuclear Association that confirmed the industry has surpassed the previous annual record set...

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