Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060
Summary
The UN nuclear chief says global nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, driven by electrification, AI data centers and demand for reliable carbon-free energy. Rafael Grossi also warned about Iran, North Korea and the risks facing Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant.
Key Points
- Rafael Grossi said nuclear power use could more than triple by 2060, with growth driven by electrification, AI data centers and demand for reliable low-carbon electricity.
- The IAEA says more than 400 reactors in over 30 countries now produce 10% of global electricity and a quarter of its low-carbon electricity.
- Grossi urged Iran to return to negotiations and allow IAEA inspectors back, while warning about North Korea’s unchecked nuclear program.
- He also described the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine as being in a precarious position because of power losses and military activity.
