SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 15, 2026Interesting Engineering

Nearly 1,000 small nuclear reactors could exist by 2060, output to top 1,284 GWe: IAEA

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The IAEA raised its nuclear power forecast for the sixth straight year, projecting global capacity could reach 1,284 GWe by 2060, more than triple today's 377.1 GWe. Up to 946 small modular reactors could account for much of that growth, driven by energy security concerns following crises since 2022.

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