SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 25, 2025Interesting Engineering

China begins building nuclear reactor with 52 billion kWh annual output

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Construction has begun on China's first nuclear reactor unit of the year at the Lufeng Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong province. Once fully operational, the plant will generate 52 billion kWh of electricity annually, reducing coal reliance by 15.77 million metric tons and cutting CO2 emissions by 42.69 million tons per year.

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