Why Capacity Factor Is the Metric That Matters for Nuclear Investors
Etftrends·2026-02-27 19:48
Why Capacity Factor Is the Metric That Matters for Nuclear InvestorsThe investment case for nuclear energy is shifting from a zero-carbon play to a fundamental story of operational superiority. As the U.S. grid faces increasing strain, new data from 2025 confirms that nuclear power remains the most reliable baseload energy source. Nuclear has maintained a capacity factor significantly above both fossil fuel and renewable energy sources.Capacity factor – the measure of how often a power plant runs at maximum ...