The market for nuclear power is expanding as a result of the rising need for sustainable energy. Throughout the forecast period, a number of nuclear power plants are anticipated to be developed in a number of nations in an effort to reduce reliance on fossil-based power generation and cut carbon emissions. Again, it is anticipated that favourable legislation and more plant expansion will promote market expansion. For instance, Dominion Energy's Virginia affiliate applied for a 20-year extension to the operating licences of the twin-unit Surry nuclear power station, and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) authorised it in May 2021. The two pressurised water reactors will be permitted to run until 2052 and 2053, respectively, thanks to the approval.
The global Nuclear Power Market is expected to record a CAGR of approximately 1.2% during the forecast period 2022–2030, reaching a nuclear installed capacity of 440.23 GW by 2022 from 389.68 GW in 2021.
Key Competitors in the Nuclear Power Industry:
1. Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
Since 1884, Westinghouse Electric Company provides nuclear power technology and services to utilities worldwide. It has headquarters situated in Pennsylvania, US.
2. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells heavy machinery worldwide. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
In December, 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, announced that the two companies have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture to integrate their businesses in fields focused on power generator systems.
3. GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is a world-leading provider of advanced reactors and nuclear services. Established in 2007, GEH is a global nuclear alliance created by GE and Hitachi to serve the global nuclear industry. The company has headquarters situated Wilmington, North Carolina. In January, 2023 GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), Ontario Power Generation (OPG), SNC-Lavalin and Aecon have signed a contract for the deployment of a BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) at OPG’s Darlington New Nuclear Project site.
4. STP Nuclear Operating Company
