Nuclear Power Market
Dublin, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Nuclear Power Market by Plant Lifecycle Stage, Type, Application, Connectivity, Capacity, and Region - Global Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The nuclear power market is forecasted to reach USD 44.71 billion by 2029 from an estimated USD 38.84 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period.
The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the nuclear power market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, solutions, and services; key strategies; Contracts, partnerships, agreements. new product & service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the nuclear power market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the nuclear power market ecosystem is covered in this report.
The rising demand for clean energy is significantly driving the nuclear power market, as countries increasingly recognize nuclear energy's potential to address both energy security and climate change challenges.
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), global projections for nuclear energy capacity have been revised upward, anticipating a 25% increase by 2050. Nuclear power plays a crucial role in enhancing energy security and reliability, providing a stable and low-emission source of electricity that is essential for modern economies. As a baseload power source, nuclear plants operate continuously, ensuring that they can supply energy day and night, regardless of weather conditions. This reliability is underscored by nuclear power's high-capacity factor, which averages over 92%, significantly surpassing that of fossil fuels and renewable sources like wind and solar.
The State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM (Russia), EDF (France), MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan), AtkinsRealis (Canada), Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. (US), Rolls-Royce plc (UK), NuScale Power, LLC. (US), China National Nuclear Corporation (China), Holtec International (US), and ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR (US) are some of the key players in the nuclear power market.
SMR segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
SMRs are manufactured in factories and erected on-site, which significantly reduces both the time and cost of construction. Modular production enables the quality control of enormous scales and does not suffer from delays. The flexibility of deployment is enhanced because additional reactors can be installed incrementally as the need arises, thus permitting much faster expansion and integration into the grid.
More importantly, SMRs are loaded with enhanced safety features, and one of them is the passive safety component that does not rely on the need for human intervention or external power sources. These features make reactors more accident-resistant or resilient to malfunctions that could lead to a failure type known as meltdown, which precisely is a catastrophic type of failure. This kind of safety feature accelerates its adoption by both public and regulatory support.
Off-grid segment is expected to emerge as the fastest segment by connectivity.
The off-grid segment will be driven by the need for energy access in remote and undeveloped areas, growth in the uptake of renewable energy systems, and advancements in energy storage. Increasing reliance on decentralized power solutions for disaster recovery, rural electrification, and achieving sustainable development goals propel demand further. Other key applications include off-grid systems which find interest in greenhouse gas emissions reduction and energy security improvement.
Americas to grow at the highest CAGR in the nuclear power market.
In the Americas region, the United States, Canada, and Argentina are driven by advancing investments in clean energy, advanced nuclear technologies, and integrating renewable energy. Investing in nuclear plant upgrades, targeted policies towards net-zero emissions support the US and Canada. Energy security and diversification efforts combined with government-backed initiatives play a significant role in supporting growth in Argentina.
Increased electricity demand, decarbonization policies, and an increase in energy resilience make the region's market attractive. Progresses in small modular reactors, as well as cross-border cooperation on energy, will also supplement the growth of nuclear power and renewable energy in this region.