Hey tech fam! Exciting news from the nuclear energy front: a new report from the China Nuclear Energy Association reveals that China is now capable of building over 40 nuclear units at once. 🚀
With innovative reactors like the Hualong One entering mass construction both on the Chinese mainland and overseas, 2024 saw a record nuclear construction investment of 146.9 billion yuan – a jump of 52 billion from the previous year!
Technological breakthroughs in integrated plant construction and dome hoisting technology have paved the way for safer, more efficient projects. This shift from single-unit builds to multi-unit projects is setting international standards and powering initiatives like urban heating, industrial applications, and nuclear medicine. Imagine nuclear plants heating over 14 million square meters during the 2024-2025 season – talk about impact! 🌍✨
China is also advancing in isotope production, with commercial reactors now mass-producing carbon-14 isotopes. Collaborative projects in nuclear medicine, agriculture, and industrial irradiation are launching with partners in Thailand, Bangladesh, Hungary, Poland, and Nigeria.
This rapid innovation is a reminder that the future of energy is all about smart, sustainable tech. Stay tuned – the energy revolution has just begun, and it’s electrifying! 😎⚡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
