Core Insights - The International Energy Transformation Forum's nuclear power industry development sub-forum was held in Suzhou, focusing on collaboration across the nuclear power industry chain, key technological innovations, equipment manufacturing upgrades, and international cooperation [1][3]. Industry Overview - Multiple international authoritative organizations have raised their nuclear energy development forecasts for four consecutive years, predicting that global nuclear power installed capacity will exceed 900 million kilowatts by 2050 [1]. - As of now, China operates 59 nuclear power units and has 53 units approved for construction, with a total installed capacity surpassing 125 million kilowatts, maintaining the world's leading position [1]. Performance Metrics - According to the 2024 World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) comprehensive index, 43.18% of the world's top-performing nuclear units are from China [3]. - China's operational nuclear power units have safely and stably operated for over 600 reactor years, achieving the highest WANO comprehensive index score globally for nine consecutive years [3]. Technological Advancements - The implementation of the "People's Republic of China Atomic Energy Law" in early 2024 is expected to further promote the healthy and sustainable development of China's nuclear energy sector [3]. - China has established a complete nuclear power industry chain, with the "Hualong One" project marking a significant milestone in mastering core technologies for nuclear power equipment design and manufacturing [3][5]. - The "Hualong One" project has a total of 41 units under construction and in operation, leading globally [5]. Digital Transformation - The Chinese nuclear power industry is advancing digital transformation, with the development of an autonomous nuclear-grade digital control system called "Hemu System," making China the fourth country globally to master this technology [5]. - The "Hemu System" is widely applied across various nuclear power units, covering all reactor types and technological routes [5]. - The shift in engineering management from "document-driven" to "model-driven and data-driven" is being promoted in China's nuclear power construction sector [5]. Fusion Research - Controlled nuclear fusion has become a focal point, with approximately 50% of global fusion devices being Tokamak devices, and the Asia-Pacific region hosting 51 experimental devices and 5 planned fusion reactors [7]. - China has over 10 operational fusion devices, including Tokamak and stellarator types, and is progressing towards burning experiments and experimental reactor stages [7].
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