Taishan Solar Power Generation

How much electricity does the Taihan project generate?

The Taihan project covers a surface area of approximately 4.7 square kilometers, with photovoltaic power generation on top and fish farming underneath. It is expected to contribute an average of about 650 million kilowatt-hours of electricity to the grid annually, which is enough to power 130,000 households.

What is the Taishan nuclear power plant?

The Taishan plant is a prestige project built after China signed a nuclear electricity generation agreement with Électricité de France, which is mainly owned by the French government. The construction of the plant started in 2009, and the two units started generating electricity in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Is Taishan a cooperative energy project?

Taishan is the largest cooperative energy project between China and France. It is operated by TNPJVC, a joint venture established between CGN (51%), EDF (30%) and the provincial Chinese electricity company Yuedian (19%). The construction of Taishan 1 began in 2009, whilst that of Taishan 2 began in 2010.

How much does Taishan nuclear power plant cost?

It was estimated that the plant’s investment cost would rise to between 22 and 23 yuan per watt from an originally budgeted 14 yuan. On April 9, 2018, the Official Letter of Approving the Initial Fuel Loading of the first unit of the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant was issued by the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA).

Where is China's largest fishery & photovoltaic power project located?

China has built its largest fishery and photovoltaic complementary power project in the city of Wenzhou in eastern Zhejiang Province. The Taihan project covers a surface area of approximately 4.7 square kilometers, with photovoltaic power generation on top and fish farming underneath.

What makes Taishan the world's leading EPR project?

As the world’s leading EPR project, Taishan epitomises the strength of the nuclear partnership between France and China, whilst at the same time providing reactors of similar design around the world with valuable experience in the areas of project management and technological expertise.