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Projected global installed nuclear generating capacity 2015-2050
Projection of installed nuclear generating capacity worldwide from 2015 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts)
by T. Wang,
last edited
Sep 20, 2018
This forecast shows the worldwide installed nuclear generating capacity in selected countries and regions from 2015 to 2050. By 2050, it is estimated that China's installed nuclear capacity will reach 187 gigawatts.
Projection of installed nuclear generating capacity worldwide from 2015 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts)
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by T. Wang,
last edited
Sep 20, 2018
This forecast shows the worldwide installed nuclear generating capacity in selected countries and regions from 2015 to 2050. By 2050, it is estimated that China's installed nuclear capacity will reach 187 gigawatts.
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