Core Insights - The world's largest "Hualong One" nuclear power base has successfully connected its second unit to the grid, marking a significant milestone in China's nuclear energy development [3][4] - The Hualong One technology is recognized as a key national asset, showcasing China's capability in developing third-generation nuclear power technology with complete independent intellectual property rights [3][4] Group 1: Project Overview - The Zhangzhou nuclear power base is the starting point for the batch construction of the Hualong One reactors, with plans to build six units of one million kilowatts each [3] - Once fully operational, the base is expected to generate 60 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually [3] Group 2: Environmental Impact - The combined annual electricity generation of the first and second units is projected to reach 20 billion kilowatt-hours, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 16 million tons [3] - This reduction is equivalent to saving over 6 million tons of standard coal each year [3] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute has developed several key systems for the Hualong One, including the nuclear safety-grade DCS "Dragon Scale" system, control rod position system, core measurement system, and rod power supply system [4] - These advancements represent a significant step in achieving domestic innovation in nuclear technology, with all main equipment designed and manufactured using mature domestic processes and materials [4]