Energy Insider: China’s Solar Power Capacity Surges, World’s First Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Operating

Published: Dec. 15, 2023 5:58 p.m. GMT+8

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Different from conventional nuclear plants, which use pressurized water to cool the system, the Shidaowan reactor uses helium gas instead. Photo: Xinhua

In this week’s Caixin energy wrap, we analyze China’s biggest climate and energy news on policy, industry, projects and more:

•Solar power capacity soars 405% over six years

•Advanced nuclear reactor begins operation

•Heilongjiang bets big on green hydrogen

•25 cities selected as ‘carbon-peaking pilot’ zones

•NEVs break monthly records in November

In focus: Solar power capacity jumps 405% over six years

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