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US up to 15 years behind China in nuclear power, report says

June 25, 2024

US up to 15 years behind China in nuclear power, report says

6.20.2024

The United States is at least a decade and up to 15 years behind China in nuclear power, specifically rolling out next generation reactors, according to a report from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a nonpartisan research institute.

The report notes that China currently has 27 nuclear reactors under construction, more than two and a half times more than any other country. The country’s current fleet stands at 56 reactors.

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