Ontario begins construction of 1st small reactor as it aims to lead in new nuclear technology

Canada could soon have G7’s first small modular nuclear reactors. Here’s what that means

For the last 15 years, there’s been a lot of talk about the possibilities of small modular reactors – mini nuclear plants that could be factory built and power an industrial site or a small city. Now, Ontario is pressing ahead with a plan to build four of them – the first in the western world.

‘Leading the way’: Construction on nation’s first small modular reactor kicks off at Darlington

Construction is officially underway on OPG Darlington's new small modular reactor, which will be the first of its kind in Canada.

Ontario Leads the G7 by Building First Small Modular Reactor

A concept image of a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR), the nuclear technology Ontario Power Generation is using for its new project adjacent to the existing Darlington nuclear plant. (GE-Hitachi) From Energy Now Construction will create 18,000 Canadian jobs, add up to $500 million annually to Ontario’s economy and help secure clean, reliable energy With electricity demand in Ontario set to soar by at least 75 per cent by 2050, the…

TVA Submits First Portion of Construction Permit Application to NRC for Clinch River BWRX-300 SMR

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has submitted the first portion of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to build a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor […] The post TVA Submits First Portion of Construction Permit Application to NRC for Clinch River BWRX-300 SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Construction begins on $21B project to build four nuclear reactors in the GTA

The first of four small modular reactors being built at the Darlington nuclear generating station on Lake Ontario will begin supplying power by 2030.

Ontario begins construction of 1st small reactor as it aims to lead in new nuclear technology

Ontario is starting to build the first of four new, small nuclear reactors, as Canada seeks to lead the Group of Seven industrialized nations in developing next-generation nuclear technology.