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China's homegrown nuclear reactor just got a major upgrade #coolchina

The first Hualong One 2.0 reactors have been greenlit for nuclear sites in Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces.

The souped-up "Generation III+" pressurised water reactor is safer and smarter, thanks to lessons learned from its predecessor.

Each unit churns out nearly 10 billion kWh a year, enough to keep the lights on in a million-person city. #nuclear #coolchina 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈

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