The first power generation unit of the Zhangzhou nuclear project in east China’s Fujian Province began commercial operations on Wednesday, according to the China National Nuclear Corporation.
The inauguration marks a major step forward in the scaled construction of Hualong One, a third-generation reactor developed by China, as the country seeks to improve its energy mix and meet dual carbon targets.
The Hualong One reactor meets the highest global safety standards and represents an important milestone in the country’s innovative nuclear energy development. The Zhangzhou nuclear power project is designed to have six Hualong One nuclear power units.
A Hualong One nuclear power unit generates more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, which can meet the annual production and household electricity demands of 1 million people in moderately developed countries. This is equivalent to reducing standard coal consumption by 3.12 million tons per year and carbon dioxide emissions by 8.16 million tons per year.
Source: https://www.chinahoje.net/primeira-unidade-do-projeto-de-energia-nuclear-de-zhangzhou-comeca-a-operar-comercialmente/
