奋进的中国·我们的“十四五”山东篇丨核电“大国重器”点亮绿色未来

Core Viewpoint - Shandong is making significant strides in green energy development, particularly in nuclear power, as part of its commitment to a low-carbon transition and environmental innovation [1][15]. Group 1: Energy Transition and Growth - Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, Shandong's non-fossil energy installed capacity has grown by approximately 25% annually, reaching over 130 million kilowatts, which accounts for 53% of the total energy mix, doubling from three years ago [1]. - The Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant has reached a critical milestone with the successful topping out of the reactor building for Unit 4, marking over half of the milestones for the second phase of the project completed [1][11]. Group 2: Nuclear Power Impact - The Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant is capable of generating 20 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of 20 million residents or power 800 million electric vehicles, while avoiding the consumption of 6.1 million tons of standard coal and the emission of 16 million tons of CO2 [3][15]. - The nuclear fission process at the plant is highly efficient, with 1 kilogram of uranium-235 releasing energy equivalent to burning 2,700 tons of standard coal, highlighting its clean energy potential [9]. Group 3: Heating and Efficiency - The plant not only generates electricity but also utilizes waste heat for residential heating, significantly improving energy utilization. The "Warm Nuclear No. 1" project has saved 1.29 million tons of coal and reduced CO2 emissions by 2.37 million tons over six heating seasons [9][15]. - With the completion of Units 3 and 4, the annual electricity generation capacity of Haiyang Nuclear Power will double to 40 billion kilowatt-hours, with future expansions projected to reach 60.9 billion kilowatt-hours by 2032, serving 70 million residents and providing zero-carbon heating for 25 county-level cities [15].