At the end of 2019, globally there were 440 operatable nuclear reactors worldwide with 390,320 MWe of capacity. In 2020 the nuclear industry has been an essential part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the challenges of working in covid-safe conditions, nuclear operators have ensured reactors have been available to provide electricity and grid stability. Reactor operators have also had to respond to the marked reductions in demand that have been observed during the pandemic and have had to operate with more flexibility. This is stated in the recent publication of Performance Report 2020 published by World Nuclear Association.
In this regard, example of France has been quoted in the publication where nuclear reactors have supplied more than 70 per cent of country’s electricity for many years.
