“华龙一号”添新成员 浙江金七门核电1号机组核岛建设全面启动

Core Insights - The construction of the nuclear island for the Jin Qimen Nuclear Power Unit 1 in Ningbo, Zhejiang has officially commenced with the pouring of concrete, marking the full launch of the project [1] - The Jin Qimen Nuclear Power Unit 1 is designed for a 60-year operational lifespan and plans to build a total of six 1 million kilowatt-level nuclear power units, which are expected to generate an annual electricity output of 55 billion kilowatt-hours, equivalent to half of Ningbo's total electricity consumption in 2024 [1] - The project is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 45 million tons [1] - Currently, there are 41 "Hualong One" units approved for construction or operation globally, making it the most numerous third-generation nuclear power technology in terms of approved units, and it is the main reactor type for China's nuclear power construction [1]