EU nuclear power generation rises for second year as France leads growth

Nuclear power generation across the European Union experienced a significant rebound during 2024 as twelve member states produced a combined 649,524 gigawatt hours of electricity, according Eurostat.

This output represents an increase of 4.8 per cent compared with 2023, marking the second consecutive year of growth following a sharp downturn in 2022 when production dipped to 609,255 gigawatt hours.

Nuclear power plants played a vital role in the continental energy mix as they...