China nuclear power storage

How many nuclear power plants are there in China?

The country ranks third in the world both in total nuclear power capacity installed and electricity generated, accounting for around one tenth of global nuclear power generated. As of February 2023, China has 55 plants with 57GW in operation, 22 under construction with 24 GW and more than 70 planned with 88GW.

What is China's nuclear capacity target?

China’s energy regulator, the National Energy Administration, is expected to set the country’s nuclear capacity target to 120-150 gigawatts by 2030, up from about 38 in 2017. Thanks to this scale, nuclear is economically competitive, Chinese experts have said. “We have a well-established, complete system in place,” Zheng said.

What is China doing with nuclear power?

Other reactors Meanwhile, China places emphasis on the development of other advanced nuclear power technology, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), floating nuclear power reactors, space nuclear power reactors, travelling wave reactors, high temperature fused salt reactors and nuclear fusion reactors.

Does China have a long-term strategy for nuclear power development?

China implemented a long-term strategy in 2011 for nuclear power development to meet its electricity demand and to address environmental concerns. Given growing electricity demand over the last decade, China’s utilities have increased development of all types of electricity generation.

Where is China's nuclear power plant located?

China’s Taishan nuclear power plant. On August 19, during a State Council meeting, Chinese Premier Li Qiang approved 11 nuclear reactors in the coastal provinces of Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Guangxi, with an estimated total investment of $33.3 billion.

How many nuclear power reactors are in China's Fuqing nuclear power plant?

This huge round structure, called ‘the dome’, is only one piece in China's Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, which is currently under construction. (Photo: M. Klingenboeck/IAEA) It has 38 nuclear power reactors in operation and 19 under construction 1/.