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Nuclear Generation : 63.1GW

Generating a larger share of nuclear energy than any of its counterparts on this list , France produces two-thirds of its electricity from nuclear sources from 56 operational reactors , which collectively generated 338.7TWh in 2020 .

Low production costs and general expertise in this area have allowed the country to generate approximately 17 % of its electricity from recycled nuclear fuel .

France will build more reactors in years to come , aiming to decarbonise its power generation by 2050 . energydigital . com 123