- The World`s Top 10 Nuclear Power Plants by Capacity



Nuclear power is a clean and reliable source of energy that can meet the growing demand for electricity in the world. Nuclear power plants (NPPs) use nuclear fission to generate heat, which is then used to produce steam that drives turbines and generators. According to the World Nuclear Association, there were 443 operable reactors in 32 countries as of January 2023, with a total net capacity of about 392 gigawatts (GW)
Rank Station Country Capacity (MW)
- Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Japan 7,965 (out of service since 2011)
1. Kori South Korea 7,489
2. Hanul South Korea 7,268
3. Bruce Canada 6,610
4. Hongyanhe China 6,366
5. Fuqing China 6,120
6. Tianwan China 6,100
7. Yangjiang China 6,000
8. Hanbit South Korea 5,875
9. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine 5,700