突破选址限制,我国首个采用冷却塔核电项目开建

Core Insights - The first "Hualong One" nuclear power plant in China, utilizing cooling towers, has commenced construction with the successful pouring of the first concrete for the nuclear island of the CGN Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Unit 1, marking the full launch of the Shandong Zhaoyuan nuclear power base [1] - This project differs from previous "Hualong One" projects by employing high-level water collection natural ventilation cooling towers for the conventional island system's cooling, significantly reducing water resource usage by switching the direct cooling source from seawater to the atmosphere [1] - The adoption of cooling towers allows for greater flexibility in site selection, moving away from the traditional coastal locations, thus freeing up coastlines and providing a model for future nuclear power construction [1] Company and Industry Implications - A-share related concept stocks mentioned include Haiou Co., Ltd. and Ice Wheel Environment, indicating potential investment opportunities in companies associated with this new nuclear technology [1]