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IAEA: Nuclear power could triple by 2060

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  • IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says nuclear power could more than triple by 2060.
  • He attributes the growth to electrification, AI-driven data centers, and tech companies’ demand for carbon-free power.
  • In 2025, over 400 reactors in 30+ countries supplied 10% of global electricity and a quarter of low-carbon electricity.
  • More than 60 new reactors are under construction, raising future nuclear capacity projections.