The 8.1 GW Tianwan nuclear project in China is set to become the world’s largest nuclear power plant (NPP).…
The project has been developed by the Chinese state-run China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). It consists of Chinese-designed ACPR1000 pressurised water reactors (PWR) rated 1.08 GW. The first phase of the power plant was commissioned in 2007 and includes two 990 MW (1.06 GW gross) units. Tianwan-3 started its commercial operation in February 2018 and Tianwan-4 in December 2018. The 1 GW (1,080 MW gross) ACPR1000 reactor, Tianwan-5 was commissioned in September 2020, whereas Tianwan-6 (with similar technology and make) was commissioned recently. Two reactors are currently under development. Once all the eight reactors are commissioned, Tianwan would become the largest NPP in the world.