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Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant has launched a carbon-free heating system to enhance energy efficiency and fulfill corporate social responsibility. Miao Zhengqiang, head of Design Management, stated that the system repurposes waste heat from electricity generation for residential heating.

Typically, nuclear plants convert only about one-third of steam into electricity, with the rest being waste heat. The facility will utilize this excess heat through cogeneration to provide hot water for heating, while ensuring the water remains free of radiation before distribution. The heated water is transported via upgraded piping to dispatch centers across Haiyang, replacing former coal-powered systems with modern pumping and digital monitoring.