SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 31, 2025Interesting Engineering

China’s Hualong One becomes world’s most deployed third-generation nuclear reactor design

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China's Hualong One has become the world's most deployed third-generation nuclear reactor with 41 units globally, including seven already connected to power grids. Each reactor produces enough energy to power a million people while avoiding 8 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. The entirely domestically-produced design represents 30 years of Chinese nuclear expertise, has achieved international safety certifications, and strengthens China's energy security and global influence in the nuclear sector.

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