Global solar power generation surpasses nuclear

In 2025, global solar power generation surpassed nuclear power for the first time. Solar output jumped by 30%, while installed nuclear capacity remained flat at 399.5 GW.

Back in March 2025, wind power beat nuclear output monthly, and solar followed in April 2025. Operating nuclear capacity dropped to 368.6 GW, supplying just 8.8% of world electricity, down from 17.5% in 1996.

Building a new nuclear reactor takes an average of nearly 11 years with frequent delays. Meanwhile, falling battery storage costs and rapid solar expansion let power grids handle variable clean energy much faster.

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