Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time - pv magazine Global
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The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026, which addresses the current state and trends of the global nuclear sector, was presented to the press and public in Istanbul. According to the 596-page report, in 2025, solar energy generated more electricity than nuclear reactors for the first time on a global scale. According to the report, the superiority of renewable energy became clear, with wind energy also taken into account.
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026 was presented in Istanbul. According to the report, in 2025, solar power generated more electricity than nuclear reactors for the first time on a global scale; the share of nuclear fell to 8.8 percent, the lowest in 45 years. Solar production increased by 30 percent.
The new World Nuclear Industry Status Report shows a further decline in the share of nuclear power in the global power mix. New reactors are emerging ahead of [...]
Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time - pv magazine Global
Solar and wind are increasingly outpacing nuclear power globally, with solar generation surpassing nuclear for the first time in 2025, according to WNISR 2026. The report highlights nuclear’s slow growth, lengthy construction timelines and limited small modular reactor deployment, contrasting them with rapid renewables and battery expansion. The post Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time appeared first on pv magazine Global.
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