Unit 6 of the Fuqing nuclear power station in Fujian province, southeastern China, began commercial operation on 25 March, owner China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said.
Fuqing-6, a domestic Generation III Hualong One pressurised water reactor, becomes the second Hualong One design to begin commercial operation in China after its twin unit Fuqing-5 was first to begin commercial operation in February 2021.
The Hualong One, or HPR1000, is an indigenous 1,100 MW, three-loop pressurised water reactor. It incorporates elements of China National Nuclear Corporation’s ACP1000 and China General Nuclear’s ACPR1000+ reactor designs.
Fuqing-6, a domestic Generation III Hualong One pressurised water reactor, becomes the second Hualong One design to begin commercial operation in China after its twin unit Fuqing-5 was first to begin commercial operation in February 2021.
The Hualong One, or HPR1000, is an indigenous 1,100 MW, three-loop pressurised water reactor. It incorporates elements of China National Nuclear Corporation’s ACP1000 and China General Nuclear’s ACPR1000+ reactor designs.
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