China has made remarkable achievements in nuclear energy technology, which are not only reflected in the research and application of nuclear power technology, but also cover multiple links in the nuclear energy industry chain. Here are some of China's major achievements in nuclear energy technology:


1、 Nuclear power technology

Number of units under construction and installed capacity:

As of the current time (July 2024), the number of nuclear power units under construction in China has reached 26, with a total installed capacity of 30.3 million kilowatts, ranking first in the world for several consecutive years. This data comes from the Blue Book of China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2024 released by the China Nuclear Energy Industry Association, which shows China's strong momentum in nuclear power construction.

Independent third-generation nuclear power technology:

China has successfully developed its own third-generation nuclear power technology, the "Hualong One", which has completely independent intellectual property rights and has reached the advanced level of international third-generation nuclear power technology in terms of safety and economy. At present, the "Hualong One" has been applied in multiple nuclear power projects at home and abroad, demonstrating the international competitiveness of China's nuclear power technology.


Fourth generation nuclear power technology:

China has made breakthrough progress in multiple technological directions of the fourth generation nuclear power technology. The Shidao Bay High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor Demonstration Project, the world's first fourth generation nuclear power plant to be put into commercial operation, is located in Rongcheng City, Shandong Province. Since its commissioning, the power generation has exceeded a certain scale, marking China's world leading level in the research and application of fourth generation nuclear power technology. In addition, China is actively developing fourth generation nuclear power technologies such as sodium cooled fast reactors, lead cooled fast reactors, and supercritical water reactors, and is expected to achieve commercial applications in the future.

2、 Nuclear energy industry chain

Complete nuclear power industry chain:

China has a complete nuclear power industry chain, including multiple links such as uranium mining, uranium purification and conversion, nuclear fuel element manufacturing, nuclear power plant construction and operation, and nuclear waste treatment. The improvement of this industry chain provides strong guarantees for the independent innovation and sustainable development of China's nuclear power technology.

Research facilities and talent team:

China has strong research facilities and talent teams in the field of nuclear energy. For example, institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Nuclear Corporation play an important role in the research and development of nuclear energy technology; At the same time, China has also cultivated a large number of professionals in the field of nuclear energy, providing solid talent support for the sustainable development of nuclear energy technology.

3、 Nuclear Energy Development Strategy

The Three Step Strategy for Nuclear Energy:

China has implemented a three-step development strategy for nuclear energy, namely "hot reactor fast reactor fusion reactor". This strategy aims to promote the comprehensive development and industrial upgrading of China's nuclear energy technology. At present, China has made significant progress in hot and fast reactor technology and is actively promoting the research and application of fusion reactor technology.


International cooperation:

China actively engages in international cooperation and exchanges in the field of nuclear energy. For example, China actively participates in international cooperation projects such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project; At the same time, China has also carried out extensive cooperation and exchanges with multiple countries in nuclear power technology, nuclear fuel cycle, and other fields.

In summary, China has made significant achievements in nuclear energy technology, which not only reflects its independent innovation capability and international competitiveness in nuclear power technology, but also provides strong support for China's economic and social development. In the future, with the continuous development of nuclear energy technology and the expansion of application fields, China will continue to play an important role in the field of nuclear energy and make greater contributions.