Nuclear Power Market, Update 2025 - Market Size, Segmentation, Major Trends, and Key Country Analysis to 2035

1.1 Global Nuclear Capacity Grew by 1.8% in 2024, Reaching 395GW
1.2 Nuclear Power Will Play a Key Role in Meeting Electricity Demand from Data Centers and AI
1.3 The US, France, and China Remain at the Forefront of Nuclear Power Generation
1.4 Emerging Players in Nuclear Energy are Accelerating Their Plans
1.5 Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Production is Gaining Momentum Worldwide
1.6 Global Financial Institutions are Strengthening Their Commitment to Nuclear Power
1.7 Future of Nuclear Energy Looks Promising With 100 Reactors in Development

2.1 Nuclear Power Overview

• Key Components of Nuclear Power Generation:
• Advantages of Nuclear Power:
• Nuclear Waste and Its Disposal

3.1 Overview
3.2 Russia-Ukraine War and Its Impact

• Ukraine’s Nuclear Infrastructure and Security Risks
• Europe’s Shift Away from Russian Nuclear Dependencies
• Impact on Asia
• North America’s Response
• Middle East and Africa

3.3 Nuclear Power Market, Global, Capacity and Generation

• Cumulative capacity share by region for 2024:
• Annual generation share by region for 2024:

3.4 Deal Analysis

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Deals in 2024

3.5 Nuclear Power Market, Global, Market Forces Analysis

• Drivers
• Restraints

3.6 Small Modular Reactors

• Working of SMRs:
• History and Development of SMRs
• Advantages of SMRs
• Global SMRs Project Status
• Key Countries Leading SMR Deployment

3.7 Age of Reactors in Advanced Economies
3.8 Nuclear Power Market, Global, Company Profiles

• Electricite de France SA
• Mitsubishi Corp
• State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom
• Westinghouse Electric Co LLC
• China National Nuclear Corp
• GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc
• Framatome SAS
• Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co Ltd
• Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corp
• BWX Technologies Inc

4.1 Overview

• Modern Developments
• Revitalizing Existing Infrastructure
• Advancing New Technologies
• Policy and Regulatory Improvements
• Workforce and Supply Chain Initiatives

4.2 Russia-Ukraine War and Its Impact

• Reducing Dependence on Russian Uranium
• Accelerating Domestic Fuel Production
• Expanding International Collaboration
• Market Realignment Amid Geopolitical Tensions

4.3 Nuclear Power Market, United States, Capacity and Generation
4.4 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology
• 2024 Landscape:
• 2035 Landscape:

4.5 Project Status Analysis, United States
4.6 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
4.7 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
4.8 Small Modular Reactors, United States
4.9 New Investments, United States
4.10 Nuclear Power Market, United States, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenges

4.11 Key Laws and Regulations

• Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (AEA)
• Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
• Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
• Price-Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulations
• Energy Policy Act of 2005
• Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
• Radiation Protection Regulations (10 CFR Part 20)
• Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978

5.1 Overview

• Refurbishment of Existing Infrastructure
• Advancing New Technologies

5.2 Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Capacity and Generation
5.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

5.4 Project Status Analysis, Canada
5.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
5.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
5.7 Small Modular Reactors, Canada
5.8 New Investments, Canada
5.9 Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenges

5.10 Key Laws and Regulations

• Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), 1997
• Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), 2012
• Radiation Protection Regulations
• Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, 1976
• CNSC Regulations and Safety Codes
• Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, 2002
• Energy Policy and Clean Energy Act
• International Agreements and Safeguards

6.1 Overview

• Modern Developments
• The Role of SMRs
• Nuclear Waste and Decommissioning
• Policy and Regulatory Support
• Workforce and Supply Chain Development
• Future Outlook

6.2 Nuclear Power Market, United Kingdom, Capacity and Generation
6.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

6.4 Project Status Analysis, United Kingdom
6.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
6.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
6.7 Small Modular Reactors, United Kingdom
6.8 New Investments, United Kingdom
6.9 Nuclear Power Market, United Kingdom, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints

6.10 Key Laws and Regulations

• Atomic Energy Act 1946
• Atomic Energy Authority Acts 1954 & 1986
• Nuclear Installations Act 1965
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Radioactive Substances Act 1993
• Energy Acts 2004, 2008, and 2013
• Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018
• Energy Act 2023
• Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and Regulatory Oversight

7.1 Overview

• Early Development and Expansion (1940s-1980s)
• Maturity and Dominance (1990s-2010s)
• Modern Developments
• Macron’s Nuclear Revival Plan (2022-2050)
• SMRs and Next-Gen Technology:
• Government Policy and Regulatory Framework
• France’s Role in Global Nuclear Leadership
• Future Outlook

7.2 Nuclear Power Market, France, Capacity and Generation
7.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

7.4 Project Status Analysis, France
7.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
7.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
7.7 Small Modular Reactors, France
7.8 New Investments, France
7.9 Nuclear Power Market, France, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenge

7.10 Key Laws and Regulations

• Act on Transparency and Security in the Nuclear Field (2006-686)
• Act on the Sustainable Management of Radioactive Materials and Waste (2006-739)
• Energy Transition for Green Growth Act (2015-992)
• Law to Accelerate New Nuclear Reactor Construction (2023)

7.11 Regulatory Authorities

• French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR)

8.1 Overview
8.2 Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Capacity and Generation
8.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

8.4 Project Status Analysis, Ukraine
8.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
8.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
8.7 Small Modular Reactors, Ukraine
8.8 New Investments, Ukraine
8.9 Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints

8.10 Key Laws and Regulations

• Law on the Use of Nuclear Energy and Radiation Safety (1995, Amended 2022)
• Law on Nuclear Safety (1997, Amended 2020)
• Law on Radioactive Waste Management (1995, Amended 2019)
• Law on Licensing Activities in the Use of Nuclear Energy (2000, Amended 2021)
• Chernobyl Legislation and Exclusion Zone Regulation (1991, Amended 2023)
• National Nuclear Energy Generating Company "Energoatom" Regulations
• (1996, Amended 2023)
• Law on Physical Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Nuclear Materials, Radioactive Waste,
• and Other Radiation Sources (2000, Amended 2022)
• Nuclear Liability Law (2001, Amended 2020)
• Law on Ukraine's Accession to the Euratom Supply Agreement (2022)
• State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) and Regulatory Oversight

9.1 Overview
9.2 Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Capacity and Generation
9.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

9.4 Project Status Analysis, Russia
9.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
9.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
9.7 Small Modular Reactors, Russia
9.8 New Investments, Russia
9.9 Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenges

9.10 Key Laws and Regulations

• Federal Law on the Use of Atomic Energy (1995, Amended 2020)
• Federal Law on Radiation Safety of the Population (1996, Amended 2018)
• Federal Law on the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (2007, Amended 2022)
• Federal Law on Licensing of Certain Types of Activities (2001, Amended 2019)
• Law on Radioactive Waste Management (2011, Amended 2021)
• Federal Target Program for Nuclear and Radiation Safety (2016-2030)
• Law on Nuclear Liability and Compensation (2012, Amended 2020)

9.11 Regulatory Authorities

10.1 Overview

• Rapid Expansion and Technological Advancements
• Investment in Research, Innovation, and Global Influence

10.2 Nuclear Power Market, China, Capacity and Generation
10.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

10.4 Project Status Analysis, China
10.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
10.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
10.7 Small Modular Reactors, China
10.8 New Investments, China
10.9 Nuclear Power Market, China, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenges

10.10 Key Laws and Regulations

• Nuclear Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (2017)
• Regulations on the Safety Supervision and Management of Civilian Nuclear Installations
• Regulations on the Control of Nuclear Materials
• Regulations on the Safe Transportation of Radioactive Materials
• Regulations on the Safety and Protection of Radioisotopes and Radiation Devices

10.11 Regulatory Authorities

• National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA)

11.1 Overview

• Future Plans

11.2 Nuclear Power Market, India, Capacity and Generation
11.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

11.4 Project Status Analysis, India
11.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
11.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
11.7 New Investments, India
11.8 Nuclear Power Market, India, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenge

11.9 Key Laws and Regulations

• Atomic Energy Act of 1962
• Nuclear Liability Act (Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010)
• Environmental Protection Act, 1986
• Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Guidelines and Safety Codes
• Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013
• The Electricity Act of 2003 and Its Impact on Nuclear Energy
• Import and Trade Regulations for Nuclear Technology

11.10 Regulatory Authorities

12.1 Overview

• Future Plans

12.2 Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Capacity and Generation
12.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

12.4 Project Status Analysis, South Korea
12.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
12.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
12.7 New Investments, South Korea
12.8 Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenges

12.9 Key Laws and Regulations

• Atomic Energy Act
• Nuclear Safety Act
• Act on Physical Protection and Radiological Emergency
• Nuclear Liability Act
• Act on Protective Action Guidelines Against Radiation in the Natural Environment
• Act on Nuclear Safety Information Disclosure and Communication

12.10 Regulatory Authorities

• Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC)
• Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS)

13.1 Overview

• Future Plans

13.2 Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Capacity and Generation
13.3 Nuclear Power Market Segmentation

• By Reactor Type
• By Technology

13.4 Project Status Analysis, Japan
13.5 Nuclear Power Market, Active Projects
13.6 Nuclear Power Market, Upcoming Projects
13.7 New Investments, Japan
13.8 Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Drivers, Restraints, and Challenges

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Challenge

13.9 Key Laws and Regulations

• Atomic Energy Basic Act (1955)
• Act on the Regulation of Nuclear Source Material, Nuclear Fuel Material and Reactors
• Act on Prevention of Radiation Hazards due to Radioisotopes

13.10 Regulatory Authorities

• Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA)

14.1 Abbreviations
14.2 Market Definitions
14.3 Methodology

• Coverage
• Secondary Research
• Primary Research
• Modeling and Forecasting
• About the Analyst
• Contact the Publisher

Table 1: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 2: Electric Vehicles, Global, Deals
Table 3: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Advanced Economies, Age of Reactors, 2024
Table 4: Electricite de France SA
Table 5: Mitsubishi Corp
Table 6: State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom
Table 7: Westinghouse Electric Co LLC
Table 8: China National Nuclear Corp
Table 9: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc
Table 10: Framatome SAS
Table 11: Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co Ltd
Table 12: Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corp
Table 13: BWX Technologies Inc
Table 14: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 15: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 16: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 17: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 18: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 19: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 20: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 21: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 22: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 23: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 24: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 25: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 26: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 27: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 28: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 29: Nuclear Power Market, France, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 30: Nuclear Power Market, France, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 31: Nuclear Power Market, France, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 32: Nuclear Power Market, France, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 33: Nuclear Power Market, France, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 34: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 35: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 36: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 37: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 38: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 39: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 40: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 41: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 42: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 43: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 44: Nuclear Power Market, China, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 45: Nuclear Power Market, China, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 46: Nuclear Power Market, China, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 47: Nuclear Power Market, China, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 48: Nuclear Power Market, China, Upcoming Small Modular Reactors
Table 49: Nuclear Power Market, India, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 50: Nuclear Power Market, India, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 51: Nuclear Power Market, India, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 52: Nuclear Power Market, India, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 53: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 54: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 55: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 56: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 57: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2015-2035
Table 58: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Active Reactors by state, 2024
Table 59: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Major Reactors-Active, 2024
Table 60: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Major Reactors-Upcoming, 2024
Table 61: Abbreviations

Figure 1: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 2: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 3: Nuclear Power Market, Regional, Cumulative Capacity, 2024
Figure 4: Nuclear Power Market, Regional, Annual Generation, 2024
Figure 5: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Deal Activity, 2015-2025*
Figure 6: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Deals by Type, 2024
Figure 7: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Small Modular Reactors Project Status, 2024
Figure 8: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Small Modular Reactors Deployment by Country, 2024
Figure 9: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Advanced Economies, Age of Reactors, 2024
Figure 10: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 11: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015- 2035
Figure 12: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 13: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 14: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Project Status
Figure 15: Nuclear Power Market, the US, Investments
Figure 16: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 17: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 18: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 19: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 20: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Project Status
Figure 21: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Investments
Figure 22: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 23: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 24: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 25: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 26: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Project Status
Figure 27: Nuclear Power Market, the UK, Investments
Figure 28: Nuclear Power Market, France, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 29: Nuclear Power Market, France, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 30: Nuclear Power Market, France, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 31: Nuclear Power Market, France, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 32: Nuclear Power Market, France, Project Status
Figure 33: Nuclear Power Market, France, Investments
Figure 34: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 35: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 36: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 37: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Project Status
Figure 38: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Investments
Figure 39: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 40: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 41: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 42: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 43: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Project Status
Figure 44: Nuclear Power Market, Russia, Investments
Figure 45: Nuclear Power Market, China, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 46: Nuclear Power Market, China, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 47: Nuclear Power Market, China, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 48: Nuclear Power Market, China, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 49: Nuclear Power Market, China, Project Status
Figure 50: Nuclear Power Market, China, Investments
Figure 51: Nuclear Power Market, India, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 52: Nuclear Power Market, India, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 53: Nuclear Power Market, India, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 54: Nuclear Power Market, India, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 55: Nuclear Power Market, India, Project Status
Figure 56: Nuclear Power Market, India, Investments
Figure 57: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 58: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Cumulative Capacity and Annual
Generation, 2015-2035
Figure 59: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 60: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 61: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Project Status
Figure 62: Nuclear Power Market, South Korea, Investments
Figure 63: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Snapshot, 2024
Figure 64: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation,
2015-2035
Figure 65: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Segmentation by Reactor Type
Figure 66: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Segmentation by Technology
Figure 67: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Project Status
Figure 68: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Investments