Energy & environment · 14/09/2026

IAEA Projects Global Nuclear Power Capacity Could Triple by 2060, Continuing Rising Trend

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) predicts that global nuclear power capacity could triple by 2060, continuing a rising trend, as new reactors and upgrades are planned worldwide. The agency's projection is based on current trends and investments in nuclear energy, with many countries aiming to increase their nuclear power output.