Currently, approximately 17% of electricity worldwide is produced by nuclear power plants, but in some countries, like France, over 75% of their electricity is produced by nuclear power (How Stuff Works). The United States, on the other hand, only produces about 15% of the electricity from nuclear power. read more
Usually it isnt. Nuclear energy is converted to heat which boils water which has kinetic energy which turns a seteam turbine which produces electricity. Electricity is then sent to thew grid where it is used up almost immediately. read more
Most nuclear energy is collected in the form of heat. The heat flashes water to steam, which spins turbines, which in turn powers electric generators, which generates electricity, which is converted to high voltage and is transmitted to the power transmission grid for distribution to the various consumers. read more
Encyclopedic entry. Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom. Nuclear energy can be used to create electricity, but it must first be released from the atom. read more