Retiring plants could be given a new lease of life and help China reach its decarbonisation goals under a bold proposal.
These fourth-generation reactors could also have a greater chance of meeting site safety requirements and public acceptance, according to the researchers involved in the project.
China is home to over 1.19 terawatts of coal-fired power capacity, with roughly 100 gigawatts (GW) of coal capacity expected to reach retirement by 2030.
The C2N initiative, proposed by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd (CEEC), the nation’s top state-owned energy infrastructure builder, offers a direct path to decarbonisation while preserving valuable infrastructure, especially in the coastal areas.
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