Daya Bay Nuclear Power Base surpasses one trillion kWh in grid power generation

China's Daya Bay Nuclear Power Base has generated over one trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of grid power as of Tuesday, becoming the first nuclear power base in the country to reach this milestone.

The power base, located in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, consists of six generator units, a relatively high number for a single plant.

The recent achievement represents a significant contribution to environmental protection, estimated to be equivalent to reducing standard coal consumption by over 300 million tonnes and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than 820 million tonnes.

Of the total grid electricity generated, more than 320 billion kWh has been supplied to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), accounting for a quarter of the SAR's total electricity consumption. This has provided a crucial clean energy foundation for the prosperous development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

"Currently, the key safety indicators of the Daya Bay nuclear power base have been at the forefront globally. As of April 29, the No. 1 generator unit at the Ling'ao nuclear power plant has operated safely for 6,731 consecutive days, continuing to hold the top global record among similar units," said He Liuyi, general manager of the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Operations and Management Co.,Ltd.

The station went into commercial operation in 1994 as the first large-scale commercial nuclear power station in the Chinese mainland.

"Over the past 30 years, we have consistently pursued scientific and technological innovation. Take for example the recent major renovation and refurbishment of the Daya Bay nuclear power station, where we implemented nearly 200 technical improvements and more than 50 technological innovations. These upgrades have significantly enhanced the nuclear safety, digitalization, and reliability of the generator units. The two upgraded units now generate over two million kWh more clean electricity daily," said He.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Base surpasses one trillion kWh in grid power generation

African officials on Wednesday pledged to scale up investment to accelerate development across the member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at a meeting in Accra, Ghana's capital.

They made the commitment during the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), where leaders highlighted the need to expand the bank's capital base to finance transformative projects.

Ghanaian Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson stressed that timely capital payments would strengthen EBID's leverage and sustain its growth, enabling the institution to stimulate inclusive economic expansion across the region.

"Timely capital payments are critical. It strengthens EBID leverage and sustains its growth and impact across our region. Expanding our capital base is essential to strengthen our ability to finance transformative development projects and stimulate inclusive economic growth among our member states," said Forson.

EBID recorded strong achievements in 2025, with total disbursements of about 722 million U.S. dollars, up 47.7 percent from 2024. Building on that momentum, President George Agyekum Donkor said the bank remains committed to helping member states tackle poverty and close infrastructure gaps across the region.

"We aim to direct at least 63 percent of new commitments towards the private enterprises to catalyze job creation and innovation. Simultaneously, the bank would embed environmental, social and governance principles across its operations, dedicating over 41 percent of resources to climate mitigation and social inclusion projects," said Donkor.

With disbursements surging nearly 48 percent last year, EBID officials said the bank is positioned to channel more resources into private-sector growth and climate-focused projects, reinforcing its role as a driver of inclusive development across West Africa.

African officials vow stronger investment push at ECOWAS bank meeting in Accra