Nuclear power use could more than triple by 2060, says IAEA chief
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A projected more‑than‑tripling of nuclear power by 2060 could reshape global energy supplies, affecting carbon emissions and energy security, which impacts economies and consumers.
The head of the UN nuclear agency said on Friday that he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. Rafael Grossi said in the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual report to the UN General Assembly that this will be driven by electrification, data centres powered by artificial intelligence and "technology companies' appetite for reliable, carbon-free power". Nuclear energy is seen by a growing number of countries as key to improving their energy security, he said, str
- •Follow how governments and energy companies respond to the IAEA’s outlook in policy and investment plans
- •Monitor upcoming UN General Assembly discussions on the agency’s annual report
- •Watch for announcements of new nuclear projects or funding aimed at meeting the projected demand