Nuclear power hits record high - it provides 9% of world's electricity

"In 2024, nuclear reactors generated a total of 2,667 terawatt-hour (TWh) of electricity - more than any other year in history. Nuclear energy now provides about nine per cent of the world's electricity from about 440 power reactors worldwide, World Nuclear Association says. The organization calls nuclear power a 'reliable, long-term electricity supply', although it does controversially produce radioactive waste products."

"According to the new report, 'World Nuclear Performance Report 2025', last year's record of 2,667 terawatt-hour (TWh) of electricity produced by nuclear reactors is the highest ever generation from nuclear in one year. It surpasses the previous record of 2,660 TWh in 2006, is up 66 TWh from 2,601 TWh in 2023, and is the seventh year above 2,500 TWh in the past 10 years."

Nuclear reactors produced a record 2,667 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, the highest annual output on record and 66 TWh more than in 2023. Nuclear now provides about nine percent of global electricity from roughly 440 operating reactors. The World Nuclear Association characterizes nuclear power as a reliable, long-term electricity source while acknowledging its production of radioactive waste. The 2024 generation surpasses the previous 2006 peak of 2,660 TWh and represents the seventh year above 2,500 TWh in the past decade. Globally, coal and gas remain dominant, while the UK relies heavily on wind and around 12 percent nuclear.

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