Who/Where?
Who made the announcement of the new developments?
Mark Carney.
What is being built?
4 Nuclear reactors, or SMRs, (small modular reactors).
Nuclear Reactor
The heart of a nuclear powerplant, which is simply a powerplant that produces mass electricity.
The goal is to provide a reliable source of clean energy.
True!!
Where are the nuclear reactors being built?
Clarington, Ontario.
What is the expected cost of the first reactor?
It is about $7.7 billion, and can go up to $20.9 billion.
Nuclear Waste
Nuclear waste is any leftover material from nuclear processes, like generating electricity, that contains radioactive substances.
There will creation and no radiotoxicity.
False!!
Who will be spending $2 billion on this project?
The Canadian Government.
How long does it take to build an SMRs, and when is it supposed to be done?
It takes 2-5 years to build SMRs, and the government wants to finish by 2030
SMRs
A type of nuclear reactor that is smaller in size. Typically, SMRs generate up to 300 megawatts of electricity per unit, compared to 1,000+ megawatts from conventional reactors.
Going over budget never happens when making nuclear reactors.
False!!
Who will be spending the rest of the $3 billion? ($1 billion)
The Ontario Government.
What is good about nuclear reactors?
They produce lots of power, with zero carbon emissions. They are considered as a reliable source of electricity, that runs 24/7.
Radiotoxicity
Radiotoxicity is the poisonous or harmful effect that radioactive substances have on living tissue.
The progect has not been tested at a large scale yet.
True!!
What is the Ontario Power Generation?
They are the group leading the project, and they are a Canadian electric company that provides almost HALF of the power provided in Ontario.
Why are these being built?
To make Ontario's economy more competitive, resilient and self-reliant. This will help our economy by providing us with jobs, and create electricity for us!
Proliferation Risks
Proliferation risks are the dangers associated with the spread of nuclear weapons and the technology used to create them.
It is impossible to meet the goal of 2030.
False!!