For example, an agreement worth $1 billion is in place to develop made-in-Ontario SMR components for potential SMRs in Poland. The potential for future SMR deployment outside of Ontario can provide additional opportunities for the province’s nuclear supply chain. OPG expects that at least 70 to 80 per cent of the project’s necessary components and materials will be sourced from Ontario’s nuclear supply chain companies. The construction and operation of a single 300-megawatt SMR unit at Ontario Power Generation's ( OPG) Darlington nuclear site over its life is expected to create around 2,460 jobs across the province and increase Gross Domestic Product by more than $2.5 billion. With the development and deployment of SMR technology, there will be continued opportunities for Ontario nuclear supply chain partners to participate, adding good-paying, local jobs. Ontario is home to a robust nuclear supply chain, with companies across the province providing good local jobs, including in the skilled trades. They also have the potential for innovations beyond electricity, such as supplying heat or steam for industrial processes, removing salt from seawater or producing hydrogen fuel.

integrate with renewables in a local energy system.provide incremental supply as electricity demand increases.SMRs' small size and flexibility could provide versatility for energy production, especially as more communities are seeking greater control over their energy planning and consumption. By powering remote communities and mines with off-grid SMRs, customers could save money and reduce emissions. SMR technology has the potential to bring clean low-cost energy to remote rural and Northern communities, as well as remote mining projects, that might not be suitable for other kinds of generation or that may currently rely on expensive diesel power. SMR development and deployment could create more high-quality jobs, including in rural, Northern, and Indigenous communities, while driving economic growth and export opportunities. Ontario is already home to most of Canada’s 76,000 jobs that are supported by the nuclear energy sector. SMRs have the potential to provide clean, low-cost power for homes, businesses, and industries. SMRs could operate independently or be linked to multiple units, depending on the required amount of power. In comparison, a conventional nuclear reactor can generate 600 to 1,000 megawatts of electricity or more, which can provide power for a large city. SMRs would be small enough to be built in a factory and shipped by truck, rail or ship.Ī typical SMR would generate between 2 and 300 megawatts of electricity, which could provide power for a village or small city. SMRs are nuclear reactors that are significantly smaller and more flexible than conventional nuclear reactors. In doing so, Ontario is becoming a first mover in the construction of SMRs for commercial use. Canada's first on-grid and off-grid SMRs are planned to be built in Ontario and are currently progressing through approvals. Ontario is leading the way on SMR development and deployment to create a clean reliable energy future across the province and around the world. They have the potential to provide economic and environmental benefits for Ontario and Canada. Small modular reactors ( SMRs) are the next generation of innovative, versatile and scalable nuclear reactors.

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