CGN Unveils Advanced Nuclear Power Technology At Shenzhen Conference
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- China's Gen-III+ advanced nuclear power technology, "Hualong One" 2.0, was unveiled at the CGN 2026 Sustainable Development Conference in Shenzhen, attended by more than 200 representatives from 28 countries and regions.
Building on the existing defence-in-depth (DiD) safety architecture, "Hualong One" 2.0 comprehensively optimises 14 safety features, with notable improvements in nine key safety indicators.
According to a statement, the technology enables operators to remain without intervention for 72 hours post-accident and achieves seven-day accident self-sustaining capability.
It also simplifies auxiliary system configurations, with pipeline length reduced by approximately 31 per cent, process valves by about 25 per cent, nuclear island building volume by 21 per cent and nuclear island installation volume by around 33 per cent.
In addition, the unit automation operation ratio is increased by 66 per cent, enabling more precise system regulation and faster response, while key equipment features 100 per cent localisation capability.
Previously, CGN launched "Hualong One", China's Gen-III nuclear power technology with independent intellectual property rights. To date, 10 "Hualong One" units have been put into commercial operation both domestically and internationally.
On this basis, the "Hualong One" research and development team, in collaboration with industry partners, has completed nearly 100 design optimisations and iteratively rolled out "Hualong One" 2.0.
On July 31, the State Council Executive Meeting approved eight nuclear power units, among which Phase III of the Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant of CGN has been designated as a demonstration project for "Hualong One" 2.0.
-- BERNAMA