Nuclear Power in the 2000s
The beginning of the 'nuclear renaissance' with renewed interest in nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source to combat climate change.
38
Reactors Started
35
Reactors Shutdown
33
GW Capacity Added
10
Countries Building
Top Countries
Year by Year
2000
8
2001
2
2002
9
2003
3
2004
2
2005
6
2006
3
2007
4
2009
1
Reactors Commissioned
2000 (8 reactors)
2001 (2 reactors)
2002 (9 reactors)
2003 (3 reactors)
2004 (2 reactors)
2005 (6 reactors)
2007 (4 reactors)
2009 (1 reactors)
Data source: IAEA PRIS database • Updated regularly