核电产业报告1：全球核电复兴下的4代核电的投资机会

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Strong Buy" [1] Core Insights - The global nuclear energy ambition continues to exceed expectations, with the IAEA raising nuclear power installation forecasts for five consecutive years, projecting a global installed capacity of 1,363 GW by 2050, potentially reaching 1,428 GW when considering proposed projects [2][18] - The revival of nuclear energy is highly certain at the government level, with countries like Germany abandoning anti-nuclear stances and the U.S. planning to increase its nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050 [2][24] - The application of nuclear energy is expanding beyond electricity generation to include heating and hydrogen production, enhancing its role in the energy transition [2][26] - The inherent safety and sustainability of Generation IV nuclear power reactors are emphasized, with designs that rely on natural physical laws for safety and significantly improve uranium resource utilization [2][39] Summary by Sections Section 1: Energy Transition and Nuclear Revival - The need for system security in power supply is driving the revival of nuclear energy, with a focus on integrating renewable energy sources while ensuring safety [5][7] - The transition to renewable energy alone is deemed insufficient, necessitating a comprehensive approach that includes nuclear power to address the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and cleanliness [11][12] Section 2: Global Nuclear Ambitions - The "Triple Nuclear Declaration" announced at COP28 has expanded from 22 to 33 countries, aiming for a nuclear capacity of 1,200 GW by 2050, which is three times the capacity in 2020 [18][20] - The construction rate of nuclear power is expected to increase significantly, with the addition of new reactors projected to be four times that of 2030 [20][21] Section 3: Generation IV Nuclear Power - Generation IV nuclear power is essential for achieving nuclear energy ambitions, focusing on inherent safety and sustainability [29][30] - The report highlights the importance of fast reactors in utilizing uranium resources more efficiently, with potential utilization rates of 60-70% compared to traditional reactors [39][40] Section 4: Current Nuclear Power Landscape - As of November 2025, the global nuclear power capacity in operation is 382 GW, with a significant number of reactors in construction, particularly in China and India [44][48] - The average capacity factor for nuclear reactors globally is projected to be 83% in 2024, indicating stable performance across aging reactors [42]