Nuclear power generation up 12% in Asia

KOLKATA: Nuclear power generation grew most rapidly in Asia, where generation increased 12%, up 56.3 TWh to 533.0 TWh, now more than one-fifth of global generation. Worldwide nuclear generation increased for the sixth successive year, reaching 2,563 Terra Watt Hour (TWh) in 2018.

Nuclear power catered to more than 10% of global electricity demand according to data compiled by World Nuclear Association, an international organisation that represents the global nuclear industry.