The number of nuclear reactors worldwide is set to increase by 56 by 2030, as 12 countries are currently in the construction phase.
Nuclear energy remains a popular source of electricity generation, surpassing other energy sources in terms of production capacity.
Once completed, the installed capacity of the new reactors will reach 62.300 megawatts, according to data from reports published by the World Nuclear Association.
Currently, there are 440 nuclear reactors in over 30 countries meeting 10 percent of the world’s electricity needs.
A total of 214 reactors have been decommissioned since the 1950s when the first commercial nuclear power plants began operating.
This year, three reactors in India, the United States (U.S.), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were connected to the grid, while construction began on three reactors in Egypt, China, and Russia. One reactor was shut down in Russia this year.
Twelve reactors will be completed this year, with eight expected to be operational by 2025.
A total of ten reactors are planned to start operating in 2026, with another 11 producing electricity by 2027.
Seven reactors under construction will be connected to the power grid in 2028, while three reactors will be completed in 2029, and five in 2030.
China is building 27 reactors and leads the world in terms of reactor capacity currently under construction, with 30.943 megawatts.
India ranks second with seven reactors under construction, with a capacity of 5.900 megawatts.
Russia is constructing four reactors with a total capacity of 4.010 megawatts, while the United Kingdom (UK) has two reactors with a total capacity of 3.440 megawatts.
South Korea, Bangladesh, France, and Iran complete the list of the top ten countries in the world with the largest capacity of reactors under construction, AA writes.
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