China's Nuclear Power Plant Marks Its 20 Years

An aerial view of the Qinshan nuclear power plant in Haiyan county, Zhejiang Province. [Photo/China News Service]

Qinshan nuclear power plant phase II, China's first large-scale commercial nuclear power plant, has been in operation for 20 years since its launch in 2002, said its operator China National Nuclear Corp on Friday.

Located in East China's Zhejiang province, Qinshan Phase II has generated more than 304.5 billion kilowatt hours of electricity since it went into commercial operation. Currently, four units are under operation with a total installed capacity of 2.64 million kilowatts and an annual power generation capacity of 21 billion kilowatt hours, said CNNC.

Through the operation and construction of Qinshan Phase II, China has accumulated massive experiences regarding nuclear scientific research, construction, equipment manufacturing, commissioning, operation and project management, it said.