New Chinese nuclear grid connection

ongyanhe 2 has been connected to the Chinese electricity grid, the 18th large reactor supplying power to the country.
The unit is a CPR-1000 pressurized water reactor, on which construction was started in 2008. The first unit at the site has been operating on a commercial basis since June and now unit 2 is set to follow in a matter of months. Two more units are under construction and expected to start up next year. Beyond these the site could also feature two further units although the technology for these has not been announced.

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