From The Motley Fool · Courtney Carlsen · · 50s
Energy Transition 2027: Solar, Nuclear, Gas Numbers
Solar adds 600 TWh, nuclear restarts, gas bridges to 2027.
In brief
Solar adds 600 TWh, nuclear restarts, gas bridges to 2027. Solar power will add 600 TWh of output, two U.S. nuclear plants restart, and 48 GW of natural gas capacity needed by 2035 to meet growing energy demand. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Global energy demand growth
Global energy demand is set to grow 3.8% in 2027.
Solar power output
Solar power will add 600 TWh of output annually through 2027.
U.S. nuclear restarts
Two decommissioned nuclear reactors will come back online in 2027.
Natural gas capacity
48 GW of natural gas generation must come online by 2035.
Data center energy demand
Global data center energy consumption could double to 945 TWh by 2030.
Energy transition impact
Investors should expect more solar power, natural gas turbines, and nuclear uprates and plant restarts in 2027.
What to remember
Solar power will add 600 TWh of output, two U.S. nuclear plants restart, and 48 GW of natural gas capacity needed by 2035 to meet growing energy demand.
