On April 28, 2026, the installation project of the nuclear island for Unit 5 of China General Nuclear Power Ningde Nuclear Power Plant began in full swing, marking the transition of the unit from the civil engineering stage to the critical period of core equipment installation, and taking another solid step towards the large-scale construction of China's independent third-generation nuclear power plant, Hualong 1.

As the core facility of a nuclear power plant, the installation quality of a nuclear island is directly related to safe and stable operation. The construction technology is complex and the quality control is strict. After the start of construction, the core processes such as introducing pressure vessel support rings will be promoted according to the plan.

Ningde Nuclear Power is the first nuclear power project to commence operation in Fujian, with plans for six million kilowatt units. As of the end of March 2026, the cumulative on grid electricity generated by the four units in Phase I exceeded 347 billion kilowatt hours, equivalent replacement of standard coal exceeded 105 million tons, and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by over 320 million tons. Keywords: nuclear power, power generation

The Phase II Units 5 and 6 adopt the Hualong One technology, with an annual power generation of over 9 billion kilowatt hours per unit, which can meet the electricity needs of 1 million people. This will optimize the energy structure along the southeast coast and help achieve the national dual carbon goals. (This article is from the official website www.seetao.com of Jian Dao. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website nuclear power column Editor/Wu Zhiqiang