POWER Digest [January 2026]

Global nuclear capacity could reach 1,428 GWe by 2050, exceeding the 1,200‑GWe “triple nuclear” target, if governments deliver on national plans, according to a preview of the World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025 released by the World Nuclear Association at COP30 on Nov. 13. The new assessment reflects extended operation of existing reactors, units under construction, and official targets, which total 1,363 GWe. Nuclear generation hit a record 2,667 TWh in 2024. The report identifies 50 countries with nuclear ...