China’s first 3rd generation nuclear reactor connected to the grid

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China’s first 3rd generation nuclear reactor connected to the grid

By admin, Ocak 2, 2025



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Chinesecontinues to play big, swallow big money and take big steps in energy transformation. of the country first 3rd generation having a domestic nuclear reactor Hualong Oneat Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant connected to the grid. This reactor, located in Fujian province, was put into operation after 168 hours of successful operation. this reactor entirely developed by china It also attracts attention with its

China is striving for global leadership

The vast majority of nuclear power plants currently operating around the world consist of 2nd generation reactors. However 3rd generation technologies offer a safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly alternative. In this area, China 33 adet Hualong One It is progressing towards its goal of world leadership by announcing that its reactor is in operation or under construction.

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said in a statement: “Currently, the total number of Hualong One units in operation and under construction at home and abroad has reached 33, making it the third-generation nuclear power technology with the largest number of units in operation and under construction in the world.” he said.

Chinese, Carbon neutral by 2060 continues its goal of becoming. In line with this goal, major investments are being made in clean energy projects that will reduce dependence on coal-based energy sources. China, which has made incredible renewable energy investments and commissioned huge facilities, still largely uses coal-based electricity. While the country is increasing its solar, wind and hydroelectric investments, it is also advancing nuclear energy.

It will provide electricity to 6 million homes




China's first 3rd generation nuclear reactor connected to the grid



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Hualong One reactors annually 8.16 million tons of carbon dioxide release and 3,12 million tons of coal It will play an important role in this goal by reducing consumption. Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant is on its way to become the world’s largest Hualong One power base, with a total of six Hualong One reactors. While the first unit is being commissioned, the second unit is planned to be operational in 2025. Total for the project 14 billion dollars A budget of (100 billion yuan) has been allocated.

Once the facility is fully loaded and operational 6 million people’s energy needs will be able to afford it. Bir Hualong One nuclear power unit per year from 10 billion kilowatt-hours It produces a lot of electricity, which is enough to meet the electricity needs of 1 million people.

USA and China: Who is ahead in the nuclear race?

According to the World Nuclear Association, worldwide Approximately 9 percent of the electricity produced is nuclear energy supplied from power plants. ABDas of 2023 779,000 gigawatt hours It is a leader in nuclear energy production. China: 406,484 gigawatt hours It ranks second in this field.

As of May 2024, the United States has 94 operational nuclear reactors compared to China’s 56 nuclear reactors. However, it is known that most of the reactors in the USA are 2nd generation reactors built between 1970 and 1990.

The world on the other hand back to nuclear energy is turning. While the construction of approximately 60 nuclear reactors continues around the world, the construction of 110 more reactors is planned. Looking ahead, 90 new nuclear reactors are planned around the world. China will build at least a third or more of these. On the other hand, within the scope of COP 29 triple the nuclear energy capacity He announced that he would remove it.














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