What is Daya Bay nuclear power station?

The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station is the nation’s first large-scale commercial nuclear power station. It is also one of the earliest, largest and most successful joint venture projects since the reform and opening up of the Mainland. The station produces approximately 15 billion kWh of electricity per year.

How much electricity does Daya Bay produce per year?

The station produces approximately 15 billion kWh of electricity per year. To ensure that more non-carbon and cost-competitive energy is provided to Hong Kong, Daya Bay increases its electricity supply to Hong Kong from 70% to around 80% of its output starting from late 2014, meeting a quarter of Hong Kong’s electricity needs.

Why is Daya Bay increasing its electricity supply to Hong Kong?

To ensure that more non-carbon and cost-competitive energy is provided to Hong Kong, Daya Bay increases its electricity supply to Hong Kong from 70% to around 80% of its output starting from late 2014, meeting a quarter of Hong Kong’s electricity needs. Nuclear power is non-carbon emitting with no other air emissions.

How much will the Daya Bay project cost in 2022?

The Daya Bay project will be planned in two phases, of which the investment of the first phase is about 3.8 billion yuan On the morning of March 29, 2022, the first concrete was poured for the comprehensive energy station project in Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Zone, which marked the official start of construction of the project.

How safe is Daya Bay?

Daya Bay is located in a seismically stable region. The site was selected according to international guidelines and stringent safety assessment by the National Nuclear Safety Administration. The design of nuclear power station to allow for natural hazards such as tsunami or earthquake is tailor made for the local situation around the site.

What is Daya Bay Project?

The Daya Bay Project is a large-scale clean and high-efficiency gas turbine project planned by Guangdong Electric Power in the Greater Bay Area. It is located in the Petrochemical Industrial Park of the Daya Bay Economic and Technological Development Zone, Huizhou City. It has superior location advantages and unique industrial advantages.