RT Journal Article SR 00 A1 Marchetti, C. T1 Nuclear Plants and Nuclear Niches: On the Generation of Nuclear Energy During the Last Twenty Years JF Nuclear Science and Engineering YR 1985 FD 1985-08 VO 90 IS 4 SP 521 OP 526 AB The penetration of nuclear energy around the world is analyzed by logistic analysis. The results show that despite some ups and downs, nuclear use keeps up a regular rate of growth, and, worldwide, grows much faster than could be expected from previous regularities in the penetration of oil and gas. This growth may be attributed to the fact that nuclear energy found in the electrical grid a ready-made distribution network. The question of what network to develop next is crucial if the pace is to be kept. PB American Nuclear Society SN 00295639 LK https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/13673/