Reactor Database
438
Operable
Reactors
Reactors
393,111 MWe
9%
Share of Global
Electricity Generation
Electricity Generation
2,667,383 GWh (2024)
80
Reactors Under
Construction
Construction
79,372 MWe
Total Operable Reactor Net Capacity (Top 10)
Reactors Under Construction Net Capacity (Top 10)
Global Nuclear Generation by Year
Most Recent Grid Connections
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Net Capacity (MWe) | Grid Connection | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San'ao 1 | Hualong One | PWR | 1117 | 12/03/2026 | China |
| Taipingling 1 | Hualong One | PWR | 1116 | 13/02/2026 | China |
| Kursk 2-1 | VVER-TOI | PWR | 1200 | 31/12/2025 | Russia |
| Zhangzhou 2 | Hualong One | PWR | 1126 | 22/11/2025 | China |
| Rajasthan 7 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 630 | 17/03/2025 | India |
| Flamanville 3 | EPR | PWR | 1630 | 21/12/2024 | France |
| Zhangzhou 1 | Hualong One | PWR | 1126 | 28/11/2024 | China |
| Shidaowan Guohe One 1 | CAP1400 | PWR | 1400 | 31/10/2024 | China |
| Fangchenggang 4 | HPR1000 | PWR | 1105 | 09/04/2024 | China |
| Barakah 4 | APR-1400 | PWR | 1337 | 23/03/2024 | United Arab Emirates |
Most Recent Construction Starts
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Net Capacity (MWe) | Construction Start | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-Hanul-4 | APR-1400 | PWR | 1340 | 29/05/2026 | South Korea |
| Taipingling 4 | Hualong One | PWR | 1116 | 10/05/2026 | China |
| Kaiga 5 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 630 | 01/03/2026 | India |
| Kaiga 6 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 630 | 01/03/2026 | India |
| Paks II-1 | VVER-1200/V-529 | PWR | 1100 | 05/02/2026 | Hungary |
| Kursk 2-3 | VVER-TOI | PWR | 1200 | 31/01/2026 | Russia |
| Xuwei 1 | Hualong One | PWR | 1116 | 16/01/2026 | China |
| Bailong 1 | CAP1000 | PWR | 1161 | 25/12/2025 | China |
| Lufeng 2 | CAP1000 | PWR | 1161 | 22/12/2025 | China |
| Ningde 6 | Hualong One | PWR | 1116 | 16/12/2025 | China |
Top Load Factor (2025)
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Net Capacity (MWe) | Load Factor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai 2 | M (3-loop) | PWR | 846 | 107.80 | Japan |
| Rostov 2 | VVER V-320 | PWR | 950 | 107.40 | Russia |
| Balakovo 1 | VVER V-320 | PWR | 950 | 106.60 | Russia |
| Balakovo 3 | VVER V-320 | PWR | 950 | 105.40 | Russia |
| Kaiga 4 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 105.00 | India |
| Oconee 1 | B&W; (L-loop) | PWR | 847 | 104.00 | United States Of America |
| Fitzpatrick | BWR-4 (Mark 1) | BWR | 813 | 104.00 | United States Of America |
| H. B. Robinson 2 | W (3-loop) DRYAMB | PWR | 741 | 103.60 | United States Of America |
| Oconee 3 | B&W; (L-loop) | PWR | 859 | 103.10 | United States Of America |
| South Texas Project 1 | W (4-loop) | PWR | 1280 | 103.00 | United States Of America |
Top Generation (2025)
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Net Capacity (MWe) | Total Generation (2025) (TWh) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taishan 2 | EPR-1750 | PWR | 1660 | 12.2 | China |
| Grand Gulf 1 | BWR-6 (Mark 3) | BWR | 1401 | 11.8 | United States Of America |
| Palo Verde 2 | COMB CE80 DRYAMB | PWR | 1314 | 11.7 | United States Of America |
| South Texas Project 1 | W (4-loop) | PWR | 1280 | 11.5 | United States Of America |
| Peach Bottom 2 | BWR-4 (Mark 1) | BWR | 1300 | 11.5 | United States Of America |
| Angra 2 | PRE KONVOI | PWR | 1275 | 11.2 | Brazil |
| Nine Mile Point 2 | BWR-5 (Mark 2) | BWR | 1277 | 11.1 | United States Of America |
| Penly 1 | P4 REP 1300 | PWR | 1330 | 11.0 | France |
| Seabrook 1 | W (4-loop) DRYAMB | PWR | 1246 | 10.9 | United States Of America |
| Browns Ferry 1 | BWR-4 (Mark 1) | BWR | 1200 | 10.7 | United States Of America |
Top Lifetime Generation (up to 2025)
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Net Capacity (MWe) | Total Generation (to end 2025) (TWh) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Bottom 2 | BWR-4 (Mark 1) | BWR | 1300 | 407.8 | United States Of America |
| Peach Bottom 3 | BWR-4 (Mark 1) | BWR | 1331 | 405.2 | United States Of America |
| Grohnde | PWR | PWR | 1360 | 387.5 | Germany |
| Isar 2 | Konvoi | PWR | 1410 | 380.9 | Germany |
| Grand Gulf 1 | BWR-6 (Mark 3) | BWR | 1401 | 376.6 | United States Of America |
| Palo Verde 2 | COMB CE80 DRYAMB | PWR | 1314 | 372.7 | United States Of America |
| Emsland | Konvoi | PWR | 1335 | 370.4 | Germany |
| Palo Verde 1 | CE (2-loop) DRYAMB | PWR | 1311 | 368.0 | United States Of America |
| McGuire 1 | W (4-loop) ICECND | PWR | 1158 | 366.3 | United States Of America |
| Susquehanna Steam Electric Station 1 | BWR-4 (Mark 2) | BWR | 1257 | 365.7 | United States Of America |