SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 9, 2025Interesting Engineering

Hualong-1: World’s largest nuclear reactor base nears fueling after hot test

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The Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China has completed hot functional testing on its second reactor unit, preparing for fuel loading and grid connection later this year. This follows the first unit's operation beginning in January 2025. The plant uses China's Hualong-1 reactor design, showcasing progress in advanced nuclear technology. Once all six planned units are operational, the plant will have 7.2 million kilowatts of capacity, producing clean electricity and reducing emissions compared to coal power.

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