The 10 largest power plants in the world – in terms of total installed capacity – are all massive hydro or nuclear installations, with the top 5 located in China and South America. The fact that these are all zero-carbon power sources highlights the challenge of meeting climate-change goals without nuclear power. It’s been said that “if you are anti-carbon and anti-nuclear, then you are pro darkness.” Many claim the world can be powered entirely with renewable energy sans nukes, but this graphic shows it won’t be easy.

Graphic provided by Temporary Power Solutions