The Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear reactor under construction in Fan'ao Town, Xiangshan, Ningbo, in the Zhejiang province of eastern China.[1] It is planned to house 6 Hualong One pressurized water reactors.[2]
| Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | China |
| Location | Ningbo, Zhejiang[1] |
| Coordinates | 29°03′23″N 121°56′41″E / 29.0564°N 121.9448°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | February 2024 |
| Nuclear power station | |
| Reactors | 6 (planned) |
| Power generation | |
| Units planned | 6 |
| Nameplate capacity | 7.2 GW |
CNNC subsidiary CNNC Zhejiang Energy Co Ltd will be responsible for construction of the plant.[2]
The plant is expected to produce 55 terawatt-hours of electricity per year.[2]
Construction edit
Construction of the plant was authorized in December 2023 by the Chinese government, and site preparation began in February 2024.[2]
Reactor data edit
The Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant consists of 6 planned reactors.
| Unit | Type | Net Capacity | Gross Capacity | Construction start | Operation start | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | ||||||
| Jinqimen 1 | Hualong One | 1126 MW | 1212 MW | |||
| Jinqimen 2 | Hualong One | 1126 MW | 1212 MW | |||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Jinqimen nuclear power plant". Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ a b c d "Preparations begin for new Chinese plant". World Nuclear News. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
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