Global Nuclear Energy Capacity

Timestamp

1951 - 2024

Data Source

The data for this visualization was sourced from the Global Nuclear Energy Dataset. The capacities are represented as a choropleth map, where countries are color-coded based on their nuclear energy capacity. The data is plotted using the Plotly.js library.

Dataset Link

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Metadata Link

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Pre-Processing Steps

1. Filtered data only for operating reactors.
2. Kept only relevant columns (country and capacity).
3. Converted the dataset in a JSON file.
4. Dropped rows with zero values.
5. Grouped countries by capacity.
6. Calculated number of reactors per country.
7. Merged capacity and reactors count

Visualization

• Tool Used: Plotly.js
• Chart Type: Choropleth map
• Description:

  Displays the Capacity of Electricity generated by active Nuclear Reactors in MW for each country.

Insights

The visualization reveals significant disparities in nuclear energy capacity among countries. For instance, countries like the United States and France have substantial nuclear capacities, while many others have minimal or no nuclear energy production. This data is crucial for understanding global energy trends and the role of nuclear energy in achieving sustainable energy goals.

Conclusion

Understanding global nuclear energy capacity is essential for policymakers and researchers. This visualization serves as a tool for analyzing the current state of nuclear energy and its potential for future development in the context of global energy needs and environmental sustainability.