Workflow
在建核反应堆六十三座,总装机超七十吉瓦 全球核能发电量持续增长

Group 1 - The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that global nuclear power generation will reach a historical high by 2026, driven by Japan's nuclear reactor restarts, strong growth in nuclear power in the US and France, and new nuclear projects in Asia [1] - Nuclear energy currently accounts for nearly 10% of global electricity generation, making it the second-largest low-carbon energy source after hydropower [1] - There are nearly 420 operational nuclear reactors worldwide, with the number of reactors under construction reaching 63, totaling over 70 gigawatts of installed capacity, the highest level since 1990 [1] Group 2 - Southeast Asia is witnessing a surge in nuclear power projects, with Vietnam planning to restart a 4 million kilowatt nuclear power plant and Indonesia aiming to build over 20 reactors by 2050 [2] - European countries are reassessing their nuclear energy policies, with Germany's stance shifting towards the potential reactivation of nuclear power plants amid rising energy prices [2] - A significant increase in global nuclear energy investment is observed, with 2023 investments reaching approximately $65 billion, nearly double that of a decade ago [2] Group 3 - Technological innovations are transforming the nuclear energy landscape, with several small modular reactor designs under development, expected to be operational by around 2030 [3] - The IEA estimates that the global installed capacity of small modular reactors could reach 40 gigawatts by 2050, with potential growth to 120 gigawatts under supportive policies [3] - Small modular reactors are attractive to commercial investors due to their smaller scale and shorter investment return periods, facilitating broader private sector participation in the nuclear industry [3]