Could you please share some notable cases where Qinshan Nuclear Power has effectively used nuclear energy to contribute to climate improvement

Qinshan Nuclear Power has been actively implementing the concept of innovative development. While ensuring the safe, stable, and economic operation of its nuclear power units, it autonomously designed and developed China's first modular heating supply station. Collaborating with the local community, it created a nuclear energy heating demonstration project.

The first phase of the nuclear energy heating demonstration project was officially commissioned in 2021, marking a pioneering achievement in the field of nuclear heating in southern China. It truly achieved a win-win situation for local residents, local governments, nuclear power companies, and ecological environmental protection. This initiative has accelerated the transition to cleaner and carbon-neutral energy use.

The second phase of the nuclear energy heating project began construction in July 2022 and was officially commissioned in December. It became China's first nuclear industrial heating demonstration project, with an annual heating load capacity of approximately 11.8MW.

Upon completion of the entire project, it will have a nuclear heating capacity of 150MW. It is estimated to provide an annual heating capacity of 704,000 GJ, resulting in annual savings of electricity consumption amounting to 196 million kWh. Compared to coal- fired thermal power units, this project is expected to reduce the annual consumption of standard coal by approximately 24,600 tons. This is equivalent to annual reductions of 1,817 tons of sulfur dioxide, 908 tons of nitrogen oxides, and 59,000 tons of carbon dioxide. The environmental benefits and energy savings are substantial. Qinshan Nuclear Power is making significant contributions to building a future livable city, accelerating comprehensive green transformation for economic and social development, and constructing a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system.

In the future, what initiatives does Qinshan Nuclear Power have in place to utilize nuclear energy for climate improvement.

In active response to China's "3060" carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, leveraging the zero-carbon advantages of nuclear energy, and further promoting the integration of enterprises and local development, Qinshan Nuclear Power, in collaboration with Haiyan County, is jointly planning to create China's first national-level high-quality development demonstration zone for "zero-carbon energy and green development"

– China (Haiyan) Zero-Carbon Future City. This endeavor aims to establish an essential showcase to the world for the concept that " lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

In July 2022, the development plan for China (Haiyan) Zero-Carbon Future City was approved by the Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission and made its debut at the 5th China International Import Expo. As of now, various pilot projects have made significant progress. The first nuclear-powered heating system in southern China and the first nuclear- powered industrial heating system in China have been put into operation. They produce isotopes such as cobalt-60, carbon-14, yttrium-90, and lutetium-177, bringing a blessing to cancer patients and contributing to the construction of a "Beautiful China" and a "Healthy China."

By 2035, it is expected that a series of zero-carbon demonstrations will be established, including zero- carbon communities, zero-carbon industrial zones, low-carbon industrial clusters, and zero-carbon cities.

This development is set to become a globally influential, zero-carbon, innovative, and smart new city, providing a "Chinese solution" for global energy supply and environmental protection.