In 2024, China’s nuclear power plants generated a total of 444.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. This accounted for 4.72 percent of the country’s total electricity generation, placing China second globally. Nuclear power also helped cut approximately 334 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions during the year.
Independent research and global cooperation accelerate
By 2024, China had achieved full localization of key main equipment for its nuclear plants. The country ensured independent control over vital technologies and delivered 114 sets of domestic nuclear power equipment last year, doubling the number from 2023.