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Fig. 4.9
Distribution of China's nuclear power stations in operation
Fig. 4.10
Newly-built nuclear power station every year in the world (Resource: IAEA PRIS)
development enjoys a rapid growth. Up to the end of 2011, there are 15 nuclear
power plants in service with total installed capacity of 12.6 million kilowatt
(see Fig.
4.9
), and the scale of nuclear power plant under construction is the largest
in the world.
Many issues, from Chernobyl to Fukushima nuclear accident, have made enor-
mous negative effect upon nuclear power development in the world (see Fig.
4.10
).
However, facing today's challenges from supply and demand contradiction of the
world energy, environmental pollution and climate change, nuclear power still
