Operational nuclear power capacity in China 1990-2022
China's operable nuclear power capacity reached over 52,000 megawatts electrical in 2022. In the same year, China had the third-largest operable nuclear power capacity worldwide after the United States and France.
Energy generation by nuclear sources in China started in 1991 and has increased significantly since then. Nonetheless, nuclear energy represents the smallest share of primary energy consumption in China.
Energy generation by nuclear sources in China started in 1991 and has increased significantly since then. Nonetheless, nuclear energy represents the smallest share of primary energy consumption in China.
