Nuclear Comeback: A Global Comparison Between the USA and China

There is currently much discussion in the USA about a potential nuclear energy comeback. Whether this will actually lead to a significant increase in energy production remains to be seen. Neither new reactors nor the recommissioning of old plants have yet led to notable progress. In contrast, China is pushing forward with the expansion of nuclear energy at an undiminished pace. In the past ten years, China has built 37 nuclear reactors, and further projects are already in planning and implementation. What is the secret to this massive expansion? In the latest episode, David Fishman, an energy analyst specialized in China from The Lantau Group, discusses the key factors enabling China's successes. He highlights the financing, production, and domestic energy markets. Furthermore, we discuss the extent to which these success factors might be transferable to other countries. Can other nations learn from China's strategy and unlock their own nuclear potential?