Global nuclear capacity set to jump 44% by 2036, IEA projects

The International Energy Agency forecasts a historic expansion in worldwide nuclear generation capacity over the next decade, driven by policy support and reactor construction across major economies.

First covered Jul 9, 2026 · 4:52 AM PT · 1 article

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