China's nuclear power giant sees big jump in clean energy portfolio

作者:Zheng Xin来源:chinadaily.com.cn
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China General Nuclear Power Group, the country's largest nuclear power plant operator by installed capacity, reported a significant expansion of its clean energy portfolio, with operational capacity reaching 113 million kilowatts by the end of 2025. 

The State-owned giant successfully navigated China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) by securing approvals for 16 new nuclear power units, bringing its total capacity—including operational and under-construction projects—to over 56 million kW.

During the five-year period, the group significantly accelerated its nuclear program to support Beijing's carbon neutrality goals and commenced construction on 10 units and successfully connected four units to the grid during this timeframe.

Currently, the group manages a fleet of 28 operational nuclear units and maintains a pipeline of 20 units under construction, ensuring its continued status as the national leader in nuclear power scale.

The group's domestic renewable energy segment experienced leapfrog development, with operational wind and solar capacity surpassing 70 million kW—a nearly threefold increase compared to the end of 2020.

In 2025 alone, the group added 13.29 million kW of new domestic renewable capacity, marking its transition into a developer capable of delivering more than 10 million kW of new projects annually.

Beyond its borders, the group's clean energy footprint now spans 18 countries and regions, with a controlling operational capacity exceeding 13 million kW. To date, the group's overseas projects have delivered more than 370 billion kWh of clean electricity.

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