Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) projects that global nuclear power capacity could triple by 2060, driven by the energy demands of AI data centers and electrification. Meanwhile, the IAEA has reported Iran to the UN Security Council over concerns regarding its nuclear program.
Why it matters
Nuclear energy is increasingly viewed as a critical component for achieving carbon-neutral goals while meeting the massive electricity requirements of the modern tech industry.
Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says left International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi. File. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wuuj2w/article71618922.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-09-14T094341Z_30943909_RC2XINA9OYLO_RTRMADP_3_IAEA-NUCLEAR.JPG Lisa Leutner International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi looks on, on the opening day of the IAEA General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner Rafael Grossi says in the IAEA's annual report that nuclear power will be driven by electrification, data centres powered by artificial intelligence and "technology companies' appetite for reliable, carbon-free power" United Nations The head of the UN nuclear agency, Rafael Grossi, said on Friday (October 23, 2026) that he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. Mr.
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