19 July 2010 - The start up of China’s first domestic CPR-1000 nuclear power plant, unit 1 of Ling Ao Phase II, marks the start of a new era of nuclear power in China.
According to Nuclear Engineering International. Ling Ao II, unit 1 was connected to the grid at 3:38pm on 15 July 2010, becoming China’s 12th commercial reactor to generate power. Commissioning is now underway. Ling Ao II, unit 2, under construction at the same site in Guangdong province, is due to begin hot testing and (…)