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according to cctv news, the iaea held its 68th general conference on the 16th local time, which will last until the 20th. on the first day of the conference, the iaea released the "energy, power and nuclear energy forecast to 2050", raising its nuclear power outlook for the fourth consecutive year. the iaea predicts that under the high-forecast model, by 2050, the world's nuclear power capacity will increase 2.5 times compared to the current capacity, which is in line with the global consensus on accelerating the deployment of nuclear energy.

iaea director general grossi said that the global nuclear energy development momentum continues to be strong. the iaea's latest forecast reflects the growing recognition that nuclear energy is a clean and safe energy supply, as well as the growing attention paid to small nuclear reactors, which are hoped to be used for power and non-power applications to achieve climate goals and promote sustainable development.

the iaea's forecast takes into account the potential life extension and power increase of all operating reactors, as well as projects planned for closure and construction in the coming decades. about 30 countries are considering or advancing plans to introduce nuclear power into their energy mix, while other countries are expanding existing nuclear power plants and extending their service life. (reporter zhu he)

(source: cctv news)

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