That’s how many of the world’s new nuclear power plants since 2016 have come from China or Russia.
⚛️ Nuclear dominance: Seven of the nine large reactors launched worldwide last year were built in China, with Russia and South Korea accounting for the remaining two.
🇨🇳 China scales fast: 27 reactors are currently under construction. By 2030, capacity is expected to reach 110 GW, aiming to overtake the United States as the world’s largest nuclear power producer.
Watch: The U.S. has not started a new commercial nuclear plant since 2013. The AI-driven surge in electricity demand is now fueling political momentum for a comeback, initially centered on small modular reactors that promise faster and cheaper deployment.
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