Group 1 - The global solar power generation is expected to surpass nuclear power for the first time this summer, with a projected total of 78 billion kilowatt-hours, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 30% [1][2] - Solar power has become the third largest source of electricity globally, with installed capacity increasing over tenfold since 2014, reaching 1866 gigawatts by the end of 2024 [2][3] - China plays a crucial role in the global solar power rise, contributing 53% of the new solar capacity in 2024 and meeting 81% of the global electricity demand increase [3] Group 2 - The nuclear power sector is facing challenges due to high costs and delays, with average construction costs exceeding estimates by 102.5%, leading to a shift in energy strategies in developed countries [4][7] - France has reduced its reliance on nuclear power, with its share of nuclear generation dropping from 45% in 2019 to 39% in 2024, while solar power has emerged as the fastest-growing new energy source [5][6] - The future energy landscape is expected to see solar power contributing up to 80% of the new renewable energy generation from 2024 to 2030, with solar projected to become the largest single renewable energy source by the end of the century [7][8] Group 3 - Nuclear and solar power are not in a zero-sum game but rather complement each other, with nuclear providing stable baseload power and solar offering large-scale, low-cost clean electricity [8] - The development of flexible resources like energy storage will enhance the synergy between nuclear and solar power, supporting a robust and clean future energy system [8]
机构最新研究显示 今夏全球太阳能发电量或超核电