US EditionNew Rockefeller Foundation Report Finds Next Generation Nuclear Could Power Energy Abundance for Emerging Economies
Next-generation nuclear technologies could reduce power system costs by up to 31% and supply 20% of electricity in eight emerging markets by 2050, the Rockefeller Foundation said.
- On Dec. 4, 2025, The Rockefeller Foundation released a New York report examining next-generation nuclear to meet rising electricity demand in Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, and South Africa.
- Motivated by rising energy demand and security concerns, the report says advanced reactors offer a reliable, non-emitting baseload option following COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
- Bayesian Energy used its Convexity power-system modelling platform to simulate 2025–2050 scenarios, showing next-generation nuclear could supply up to 20% of power and reduce costs by 31%.
- Deployment could begin by 2030 in promising markets, and under the right policy and regulatory conditions, nuclear could support industrialization and economic growth if built on time and budget.
- Nearly 700 million people lack reliable power, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, while Deepali Khanna said, `These findings reveal a powerful opportunity for Asia` as renewables and nuclear complement each other.
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