CEFR is a 20 MW nuclear power plant in China, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #25 of 43 nuclear plants in China, this facility contributes 0.02% to China's total nuclear capacity of 81,852 MW. The largest nuclear plant in China is Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Plant at 6,366 MW, making CEFR 318 times smaller. Nearby plants include Beijing - Northwest (2,100 MW, Gas), Beijing Southwest (1,538 MW, Gas), and Beijing - Shijingshan Coal (880 MW, Coal). It is located in Beijing, approximately 20 km from the city center.
8 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Nuclear
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nuclear power generation is a process that harnesses the energy released from nuclear fission to produce electricity. At its core, nuclear fission involves splitting the nuclei of heavy atoms, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239, into lighter nuclei, which releases a significant amount of heat. This heat is used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators, ultimately converting thermal energy into electrical energy. As of now, there are 243 nuclear power plants operating worldwide across 32 countries, with a total installed capacity of 534.0 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads with 68 plants generating 130.7 GW, followed by Japan with 26 plants at 72.8 GW, and France with 19 plants at 63.1 GW. Other notable contributors include South Korea and China, with 11 and 14 plants producing 49.8 GW and 45.2 GW, respectively.
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