Nuclear is one of seven clean energy technologies that are key to affordable and secure transitions, but overcoming barriers to deployment, including network infrastructure, should be a priority worldwide.
Together the seven technologies – nuclear, solar PV, wind, electric vehicles, heat pumps, hydrogen and carbon capture – could account for three-quarters of tCO2 emissions reductions to 2050, complemented by other renewables such as bioenergy and geothermal, and energy efficiency.
According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, published on 16 October, the share of nuclear power is likely to remain close to 10% under three main long-term scenarios.