--- title: "UN Agency Predicts Nuclear Power Tripling by 2060" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/tech/un-agency-predicts-nuclear-power-tripling-by-2060" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/un-agency-predicts-nuclear-power-tripling-by-2060" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/tech/un-agency-predicts-nuclear-power-tripling-by-2060.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/un-agency-predicts-nuclear-power-tripling-by-2060" category: "Science & Tech" published: "2026-10-24T00:25:32.607Z" source_reported: "2026-10-23T23:04:51.000Z" updated: "2026-10-24T00:25:32.607Z" trust_score: 74 critic_score: 70 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-24T00:15:10.508479+00:00" --- # UN Agency Predicts Nuclear Power Tripling by 2060 *The head of the IAEA forecasts significant growth driven by electrification and AI data centers.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 74 of 100, higher is better. Trust 74: named source (Rafael Grossi) and IAEA report cited, figures sourced, but only one original report. - Craft 70 of 100, higher is better. Critic 70: explains relevance, provides specific figures, but largely repeats agency statements, resembling a press release. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: headline and text are measured, no sensational language or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Nuclear power generation could more than triple by 2060, according to Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). - This projected growth is attributed to increasing electrification, the energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers, and a desire for reliable, carbon-free power sources. - In 2025, over 400 operating nuclear reactors in more than 30 countries provided 10% of the world's electricity and a quarter of its low-carbon electricity. - More than 60 new reactors are currently under construction globally, with future capacity projections significantly increased. Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN's nuclear agency, stated that nuclear power use is expected to more than triple by 2060. He presented this projection in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual report to the UN General Assembly. Grossi cited electrification, the energy needs of artificial intelligence data centers, and technology companies' demand for dependable, carbon-free power as key drivers for this anticipated expansion. He also noted that nuclear energy is considered by an increasing number of countries to be essential for improving their energy security, positioning it as a safe option on par with solar energy. In 2025, the world had more than 400 operating nuclear reactors across over 30 countries. These reactors generated 10% of global electricity and a quarter of all low-carbon electricity. The agency's report also indicated that more than 60 new reactors are currently under construction worldwide, and projections for future nuclear capacity have seen a substantial upward revision. ## Coverage comparison All 14 reports published the central projection from Rafael Grossi that nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. They also all included the statistic that in 2025, over 400 operating reactors in more than 30 countries produced 10% of global electricity and a quarter of low-carbon electricity. The figure that more than 60 new reactors are under construction was also present in all reports. ## What the coverage left out None of the 14 reports printed below mention the specific drivers for nuclear power growth cited by Rafael Grossi, such as electrification, AI data centers, and technology companies' appetite for carbon-free power. The full report from Washington Top News mentions these drivers, but the other 13 reports, which are digests, do not. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 46% (6) - Centre: 46% (6) - Right: 8% (1) 1 of 14 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-24T00:15:10.508479+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-24T00:45:19.395Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led with the projection that nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. They included the figures for 2025 electricity generation and the number of reactors under construction. Associated Press News, The Toronto Star, The Seattle Times, Reflector, and NiagaraFallsReview.ca all carried these core facts. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports also highlighted the prediction that nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. They consistently included the statistics about 2025 electricity production and the ongoing construction of new reactors. Washington Top News, LancasterOnline, My Mother Lode, WBAL, WKMG, The Record, and Winnipeg Free Press all reported these details. ### Right - The single right-rated report led with the projection that nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. It also included the figures for 2025 electricity generation and the number of reactors under construction. The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer reported these key facts. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 5 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [LancasterOnline](https://lancasteronline.com/lavoz/mundo/energ-a-nuclear-en-el-mundo-podr-a-triplicarse-para-2060-dice-agencia-de-la/article_741f3387-7ca9-5660-8532-df9d6c90d380.html) — Nuclear Energy in the World Could Triple by 2060, Says UN Agency - [NewsFinale](https://newsfinale.com/local-news/global-nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-says) — Global Nuclear Power Could More Than Triple by 2060, UN Says - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/11247088/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says.html) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says/article_d5de4fbd-8b24-54ec-ac6a-2f23c316369d.html) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/world/2026/10/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says – WTOP News - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/business/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/un-nuclear-iran-north-korea-ukraine-d7de64508476ceedc721a89cb42c9cfb) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says/article_2c9ae002-3208-5898-8e98-2c5511c23aef.html) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/world/2026/10/23/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says/article_ad7ab76c-c6b4-5886-a2d2-504b62315529.html) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/business/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says/article_871a36f8-66d2-5f36-866e-e68733d461cc.html) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/10/23/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/ap_international_news/nuclear-power-could-more-than-triple-by-2060-un-agency-says/article_9cdeeaca-6633-5b49-b5e9-ee94649251a5.html) — Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says ## Questions **What is the projected growth for nuclear power by 2060?** Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, predicts that the use of nuclear power could more than triple by the year 2060. This projection is based on the agency's annual report to the UN General Assembly. **What factors are driving the expected increase in nuclear power?** The anticipated growth in nuclear power is attributed to several factors, including increasing electrification, the substantial energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers, and a growing preference among technology companies for reliable, carbon-free energy sources. **How much electricity did nuclear power provide in 2025?** In 2025, over 400 operating nuclear reactors located in more than 30 countries were responsible for generating 10% of the world's total electricity supply. Additionally, they produced a quarter of all low-carbon electricity globally. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/tech/un-agency-predicts-nuclear-power-tripling-by-2060. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "UN Agency Predicts Nuclear Power Tripling by 2060", https://mediabias.news/tech/un-agency-predicts-nuclear-power-tripling-by-2060