Answering some of the key questions about nuclear energy
Did you know...? Nuclear energy is used to generate around 11% of the world's electricity, with almost no greenhouse gas emissions.
Did you know...? A single uranium fuel pellet contains as much energy as 480 cubic metres of natural gas, 807 kilos of coal or 149 gallons of oil.
Did you know...? Nuclear energy is used by more than 30 countries around the world. Nuclear technologies have many uses, including powering Mars rovers.
Did you know...? Nuclear power plants can generate electricity continuously for many months at a time, without interruption.