The lifespan of an average nuclear power plant worldwide might reach up to 50 years, which is the longest lifespan of any low-carbon energy power plant or source. In comparison, wind farms only have an expected lifespan of around 20 years, while energy storage lasts roughly 10 years.
Lifespan of low-carbon energy sources and power plants worldwide by type (in years)
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World Bank. (May 11, 2020). Lifespan of low-carbon energy sources and power plants worldwide by type (in years) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1264727/global-low-carbon-energy-sources-and-power-plants-lifespan-by-type/
World Bank. "Lifespan of low-carbon energy sources and power plants worldwide by type (in years)." Chart. May 11, 2020. Statista. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1264727/global-low-carbon-energy-sources-and-power-plants-lifespan-by-type/
World Bank. (2020). Lifespan of low-carbon energy sources and power plants worldwide by type (in years). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 28, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1264727/global-low-carbon-energy-sources-and-power-plants-lifespan-by-type/
World Bank. "Lifespan of Low-carbon Energy Sources and Power Plants Worldwide by Type (in Years)." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 May 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1264727/global-low-carbon-energy-sources-and-power-plants-lifespan-by-type/
World Bank, Lifespan of low-carbon energy sources and power plants worldwide by type (in years) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1264727/global-low-carbon-energy-sources-and-power-plants-lifespan-by-type/ (last visited March 28, 2024)
Lifespan of low-carbon energy sources and power plants worldwide by type (in years) [Graph], World Bank, May 11, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1264727/global-low-carbon-energy-sources-and-power-plants-lifespan-by-type/