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Global Nuclear Capacity Projected to Rise 44 Percent by 2036, Led by China
BloombergNEF projects world nuclear power capacity will reach 535 gigawatts by 2036, up from 372 gigawatts at the end of 2025. China is expected to lead the expansion and surpass the United States.
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com reported, citing a BloombergNEF analysis published Wednesday. China is set to nearly double its installed capacity to 102 gigawatts from 59 gigawatts over the same period and become the world's largest nuclear power holder. Beijing plans to commission seven new reactors in 2026.
India currently operates 8. A panel convened by India's power ministry estimates that reaching 100 gigawatts by 2047 will require cumulative capital investment of 19.28 trillion Indian rupees, or $204 billion at current exchange rates. The report links the capacity additions to rising electricity demand from electrification and data centers, as well as decarbonization goals.
China is adding solar, wind, coal, and nuclear capacity in parallel.
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