“New nuclear generation is going to be critical to building the clean grid of the future,” said Todd Smith, Ontario’s energy minister.
Andy
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The original post referred to the Bruce plant in Canada. Bruce is the largest nuclear power location in Canada, with 8 operational reactors, but it isn’t the only location.
Yesterday, the Ontario government announced that four BWRX-300 plants are now planned to be built at the Darlington site, which currently has 4 operating reactors.
The BWRX-300 is GE-Hitachi’s small modular reactor, with 300 MW-electric of power. This announcement is important, since it would be a departure from Canada’s usual use of heavy water for reactor moderation. The BWRX-300 is a light-water plant, and will use enriched uranium fuel. Again, this is a departure from Canada’s normal use of natural, unenriched fuel.
About the BWRX-300:
- Pete
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