Two further respondents – StarCore Nuclear and Terrestrial Energy – have advanced to the second stage of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL’s) process to site a small modular reactor (SMR) demonstration unit at one of its managed campuses.
Small Modular Reactors are an environmentally and economically friendly way to power remote water treatment facilities and protect related infrastructure in harsh climates.
To meet spikes in electricity demand, grid operators use fossil fuel peaking power plants. While essential, they are an outdated technology that harms people and the environment. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a clean and versatile alternative.
Combining the versatile energy from Small Modular Reactors with climate-proof Controlled Environment Agriculture puts remote and northern communities in control of building their food systems in ways that align with their culture and preferences without compromising on energy security or environmental impact.
The reality for those with nuclear power in their backyards is one of stability, safety and shared prosperity.
Hydrogen is an important tool for cleaning up our energy system. Small Modular Reactors can produce it on-site and on-demand without emissions.
Governments are increasingly looking to nuclear power, and especially Small Modular Reactors, to meet shared environmental and humanitarian goals.