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Research on the Methods of Environmental Impact Analysis of Nuclear Power-Daya Bay in China as a Case

Authors
Xuelong Tan1, Yuanyuan Jiang1, Yuqing Xu2, *, Xiangwei Zhao2, Hao Liu1, Zongyao Cui1
1Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute CORP., LTD., Jinan, China
2Qingdao Key Laboratory of Beidou Navigation and Intelligent Spatial Information Technology Application, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 17685450218@163.com
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Yuqing Xu
Available Online 9 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-708-3_54How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Nuclear energy; Environmental impacts; Carbon emission; Life cycle assessment
Abstract

Nuclear energy, as a clean energy source, reduces reliance on fossil fuels and plays a key role in transforming the energy structure and achieving China’s “carbon neutrality” and “carbon peak” goals. Using the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station as a case study, this paper first calculates the carbon emission intensity of nuclear power through life cycle assessment and compares it with that of several renewable sources (hydropower, wind, and photovoltaic) and traditional thermal power. The findings show that: The carbon emission intensity of nuclear power is 10.42 gCO2e/kWh, lower than thermal, hydropower, and photovoltaic generation, but slightly higher than wind power. About 83% of emissions occur during fuel extraction and waste disposal. Thus, the development of nuclear power is crucial for transforming China’s energy structure and meeting carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Advances in Energy Resources and Environment Engineering (ICAESEE 2024)
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Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
9 May 2025
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978-94-6463-708-3
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2589-4943
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-708-3_54How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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