As of July 2024, nuclear reactors under construction worldwide had a combined capacity of more than 62 gigawatts. China had the largest capacity in the pipeline at the time, at roughly 26 gigawatts. India followed, with a nuclear capacity of 5.4 gigawatts under construction. In total, the number of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide in 2022 was 60, of which the majority located in Asia.
Electric capacity of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide in July 2024, by country
(in megawatts)
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IAEA. (July 19, 2024). Electric capacity of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide in July 2024, by country (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 09, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/513657/electrical-capacity-of-under-construction-nuclear-reactors-worldwide/
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