China is now able to domestically produce 100 percent of its third-generation nuclear power technology, titled "Guohe-1". This was announced at the third alliance conference for the "Guohe-1" Modern Industrial Chain Cooperation Action Plan, which took place in Weihai, Shandong province.

Developed by the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute (SNERDI), "Guohe-1" represents the most advanced third-generation passive nuclear power technology in China.

This significant achievement fills crucial gaps in China's nuclear power industry, with over 14,000 intellectual property achievements recorded during its development.

China aims to create an independent and controllable industrial supply chain, with "Guohe-1" serving as a model for this strategic direction.

In 2022, SNERDI established the "Guohe-1" Modern Industrial Chain Alliance to promote the development of a comprehensive, advanced, cost-effective, and independent nuclear power industry chain in China.

At the recent conference, representatives from the SPIC and six industrial chain units in Shandong province signed supply and demand coordination agreements worth approximately 5.76 billion yuan ($795.1 million). This marked a nearly doubled growth of alliance member units compared to the same period last year, now totaling 122.

The SPIC's technical guidance and market stimulation have enabled enterprises along the industrial chain to enhance their technological capabilities. Among the 122 member units of the "Guohe-1" industrial chain alliance, 37 are private enterprises, and 42 are innovation-driven small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Notably, private enterprises constitute nearly 70 percent of the main suppliers in the "Guohe-1" supply chain, totaling over 2,900 companies.

Source: Shanghai Observer