New WNA Projections Strengthen the Case for Nuclear Infrastructure

The global push to triple nuclear energy capacity has shifted from aspiration to a quantified roadmap. Global nuclear capacity is on track to potentially reach 1,428 gigawatt electrical (GWe)Â by 2050, according to the "World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025,†released by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) at COP30. This projection significantly surpasses the 1,200 GWe goal previously endorsed by more than 30 countries. Current global capacity is sitting at nearly 397 GWe across 440 reactors. So achieving these ...