Nuclear energy
Worldwide nuclear output fell by 4.3%, the largest decline
on record, on the back of sharp declines in Japan (-44.3%) and Germany (-23.2%)
Million tonnes oil equivalent
World nuclear power generation declined by 4.3%, the largest decline on record. Japanese nuclear output fell by 44.3%, and German output fell by 23.2%.
Methodology
Data are based on gross generation and not accounting for cross border electricity supply.
The primary energy value of nuclear power generation has been derived by calculating the equivalent amount of fossil fuel required to generate the same volume of electricity in a thermal power station, assuming a conversion efficiency of 38% (the average for OECD thermal power generation).
Data for the units are in million tonnes oil equivalent (mtoe). In addition the data are available in the Excel workbook in terawatt–hours (Twh).
The primary energy value of nuclear power generation has been derived by calculating the equivalent amount of fossil fuel required to generate the same volume of electricity in a thermal power station, assuming a conversion efficiency of 38% (the average for OECD thermal power generation).
Data for the units are in million tonnes oil equivalent (mtoe). In addition the data are available in the Excel workbook in terawatt–hours (Twh).
Nuclear energy consumption by region
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