🔥 China just stepped up its energy game! The world's first fourth-generation nuclear power plant is getting a major upgrade in Shandong Province, and it's 🔥.
This Sunday, construction began on expanding the Shidaowan High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (HTGR) Nuclear Power Plant, located in Rongcheng County, Weihai City. What's the big deal? Well, this plant is equipped with the world's first high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, and China owns all the intellectual property rights. Talk about innovation! 🚀
Jointly developed by China Huaneng Group, Tsinghua University, and China National Nuclear Corporation, the plant fired up its operations last December. Now, they're adding more power to the mix.
According to Zhang Aijun, vice president of HTGR Nuclear Power Company, Ltd, the first phase of the expansion includes installing two Hualong One units—China's domestically developed third-generation pressurized water reactors. Each packs a punch with a capacity of 1.2 million kilowatts! ⚡️
\"Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate 20 billion kilowatt-hours per year,\" Zhang told China Media Group. \"Plus, we'll increase the heating supply area by 20 million square meters, benefiting 600,000 local residents.\" That's a whole lot of warmth and light! ☀️🏠
This expansion isn't just about numbers; it's a leap towards cleaner energy and technological prowess. With China's commitment to innovation, who knows what's next? Maybe nuclear-powered smartphones? Just kidding… or are we? 😉📱
Stay tuned as China continues to push the boundaries of energy technology. The future is looking bright—literally! 🌟
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Expansion of world's first 4th-generation nuclear power plant begins
cgtn.com
