Global Nuclear Power Plant Electricity Supply Trends Since 1970

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Erlina Fury Santika 03/10/2024 21:15 WIB

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Data compiled by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) shows that the volume of electricity supply from nuclear power plants has tended to increase since 1970, reaching 2.55 million TWh in 2023.

Global Nuclear Power Generation Output (1970-2023)

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Data compiled by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) shows that the volume of electricity supply from nuclear power plants has been increasing since 1970.

In 1970, it was recorded at only 56.73 thousand terawatt-hours (TWh). However, this figure increased to 635.34 thousand a decade later, in 1980.

The volume of electricity supply after 1980 tended to rise, only slightly decreasing in 1997.

Entering the year 2000, the volume tended to fluctuate. The latest data in 2023 shows that the electricity supply from this energy source has reached 2.55 million TWh.

The WNA explains that nuclear power plants supplied 9% of the world's electricity in 2023. This makes it the second largest source of clean energy after hydropower.

Nuclear reactors also managed to prevent 2.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from equivalent coal-fired power plants last year.

"That's more than the annual emissions of almost every country except China, the United States, and India, which have higher national CO2 emissions," wrote the WNA in a report quoted on Thursday (3/10/2024).

Currently, there are 64 reactors under construction in 15 countries. More than 20 countries are newcomers, such as Ghana, Poland, and the Philippines.

These countries are exploring various stages of policy development to enable the construction of their first nuclear power plants, according to the WNA.

(See also: 10 Countries with the Largest Nuclear Reactor Operating Capacity 2024)

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."