Core Insights - China's nuclear power industry is entering a peak construction phase with 31 units having received construction permits and 13 units awaiting approval, indicating a significant increase in construction scale compared to other countries [1] - The "China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2025" highlights that nuclear power construction investment reached 146.9 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of 52 billion yuan from the previous year, marking a historical high [1][3] Group 1: Construction and Capacity - As of the end of 2024, China has 28 nuclear power units under construction with a total installed capacity of 33.7 million kilowatts, maintaining the world's highest construction capacity for 18 consecutive years [2] - The total operational nuclear power units in China stands at 58, with an installed capacity of 60.96 million kilowatts, and 44 units approved for construction with a capacity of 52.35 million kilowatts, making China's total scale the largest globally [2] Group 2: Environmental Impact and Market Integration - In 2024, the average utilization hours for nuclear power equipment were 7,797 hours, with a cumulative power generation of 444.7 billion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 4.72% of the national total and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 334 million tons [3] - The proportion of nuclear power in market transactions has increased from about 30% in 2020 to 46.1% in 2024, indicating a growing integration of nuclear power into the national electricity market [3] Group 3: Quality and Innovation - To ensure high-quality construction during the peak phase, key points include enforcing operational responsibilities, accelerating standardized design, ensuring effective quality assurance in the supply chain, and enhancing talent cultivation [4] - China has developed advanced nuclear technologies, including the third-generation pressurized water reactor "Hualong One" and "Guohe One," with the former already in batch production and operational in seven units [5]
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Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-04-27 10:46