In addition to clean electricity, nuclear energy is the only low-carbon energy source that can also produce low-carbon heat.

The U.S. nuclear energy industry pulled out some big wins in 2020,

It is the policy of the United States to promote advanced reactor technologies, including small modular reactors, to support defense installation energy flexibility and energy security, and for use in space exploration,

Nuclear power supplies about 20% of US electricity generation and is by far the nation's largest source of carbon-free energy and the most reliable, operating at a capacity factor of more than 93%, the strategy notes.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in a recent report said more than 70 SMR designs and concepts exist worldwide. SMRs also are being touted for their ability to work as a multi-module plant, combining modules for more power output.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest inventory of electricity generators, developers and power plant owners plan for 39.7 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity generating capacity to start commercial operation in 2021.

In 2019, nuclear power generation in France dipped by 3.5% to 379.5 TWh, missing its 384-388 TWh target.

The total appropriation for the Department of Energy (DOE) is USD42.04 billion, which is USD3.45 billion above the FY2020-enacted level and USD6.31 billion above the budget request.

China will increase the share of clean energy sources, including nuclear, in its energy mix.

We are going to need all kinds of nuclear technology. First of all, we're going to need the long-term operation of the existing fleet of nuclear power plants.

Russia’s nuclear tug, Nuklon, will be able to deliver 10 tons of cargo to the Moon in 200 days, according to documents from Roskosmos,

According to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the global market for SMR technology is expected to exceed CAD150–300 billion (USD116-232 billion) by 2040.

The ability to use space nuclear power and propulsion (SNPP) systems safely, securely, and sustainably is vital to maintaining and advancing United States dominance and strategic leadership in space.

In September 2020, total net electricity production in the OECD was 841.0 TWh, down by 3.2% compared to September 2019 and down by 10.4% compared to August 2020. In the first three quarters of 2020, total electricity production was 7,731.5 TWh, down by 3.3% compared to the same period in 2019.

Global electricity demand in 2020 is projected to fall by around 2%. With the recovery of the global economy in 2021, global electricity demand is expected to grow by around 3%.