China's Qinshan nuclear power plant has achieved a new high for annual electricity generation for the ninth consecutive year, operator China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said, underscoring its role in ensuring energy security.
As of 08:30 a.m. on December 19, Qinshan's cumulative generation for 2023 had surpassed 53.5 TWh, exceeding its total output for all of 2022.
Since connecting its first unit to the grid in 1991, Qinshan has generated safely for over 159 reactor years, supplying more than 800 TWh of emissions-free power. This has offset the burning of 251 million tonnes of standard coal and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by around 740 million tonnes.
Looking back at 2023, which marks the 32nd anniversary of safe operations at Qinshan, CNNC said the plant has fulfilled its responsibility to ensure energy supply through optimizing production and maintenance to complete annual targets.
Located in Zhejiang province, Qinshan is the first nuclear power plant designed and built in China, powering the development of the Yangtze River Delta region, which is one of the most vibrant, open and innovative city clusters.
The plant has nine units in operation, with a total installed capacity of 6.66 GW, generating about 52 TWh of power annually.
(Writing by Alex Guo Editing by Emma Yang)
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