Four Nuclear Power Stations to Generate Electricity in Next Five YearsCurrently, altogether four nuclear power stations are under construction in China, and they are planned to generate electricity within five years. According to the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), the proportion of homemade equipment for these nuclear power stations will gradually increase and finally will reach 80 percent.The four nuclear power stations respectively are the 2nd-phase and 3rd-phase projects of Qinshan nuclear power station in Zhejiang Province, Tianwan nuclear power station in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, and Ling'ao nuclear power station in Guangdong Province. Except for the two generating units of Tianwan nuclear power station are scheduled for business operations respectively in 2004 and 2005, the other three stations will produce power before 2003. By PD Online staff member Huang Ying |
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