Hey there! Did you know that the Chinese mainland is doing something incredible? 🌟 According to a recent report, they can build over 40 nuclear power units all at the same time! That’s like building 40 giant science projects together!
These nuclear power units are called Hualong One reactors. Think of them as super-advanced energy makers. 🚀 With more of these reactors being built both in China and other countries, their ability to build nuclear power plants keeps getting better.
In 2024, they invested a record-breaking 146.9 billion yuan (that’s about $20.16 billion!) in nuclear power construction. Imagine how many toys you could buy with that money! 🧸✨ It’s 52 billion yuan more than they spent the year before.
Why is this important? Well, nuclear power is a way to make lots of electricity without making as much pollution. 🌍💡 By improving technology and making new advancements, they’re making nuclear power safer and more efficient.
China’s also using nuclear energy in cool new ways! They’re helping to heat cities during cold seasons and even using nuclear technology in medicine to help people get better. 🏥❤️
For example, in the 2024-2025 heating season, several nuclear power plants provided heat for over 14 million square meters! That’s a lot of warm homes. 🏠🔥
They’re also working with countries like Thailand, Bangladesh, and Nigeria to share their nuclear technology for things like medicine and agriculture. Isn’t it awesome when countries help each other out? 🌟🤝
Cao Shudong, the executive vice chairman of the China Nuclear Energy Association, said, “China has developed full abilities to build and operate nuclear power projects. Our skills are among the best in the world!” 🏆
It’s exciting to see how technology can help make the world a better place. What do you think about these amazing advancements? 🌍💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
