AtkinsRéalis’ Case for CANDU, Part 3: How much would big reactors cost, anyhow? And how long will they last?
No one has built an AtkinsRéalis Monark reactor yet. And the first AP1000s put Westinghouse into bankruptcy, which is why Brookfield Asset Management and Cameco were able to buy it for cheap in the first place. So how much will big reactors cost, anyhow?
AtkinsRéalis’ Case for CANDU Part 2: A Canada-wide fleet purchase?
Right now new nuclear generation is being discussed four provinces. While New Brunswick is doing its own thing with small-scale small modular reactors (SMRs), large-scale, 1,000 megawatt class reactors are being considered in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Strengthening Saskatchewan’s Grid: Harrison releases plan for electrical transmission upgrades
Back in October, the provincial government announced its plan to continue to use coal-fired power generation as it builds its way to nuclear generation. But creating electrons is just part of the problem. The next part is getting those electrons to the end user – though the electrical transmission system and distribution, commonly referred to as the “grid.”
Strengthening Saskatchewan’s Grid: Transmission to Power Communities and Growth: The full plan
On Feb. 23, Minister of Crown Investments Corp and Minister Responsible for SaskPower Jeremy Harrison released a plan for dramatically stepping up power transmission infrastructure, not only within the province, but to our neighbours. This is that plan.
AtkinsRéalis’ Case for CANDU, Part 1: Design and fuel
“The original mandate that was given to the scientists back in the ’60s, they were told develop a reactor technology that where Canada can build all the components at home, and that uses natural uranium as its fuel. And that was really important, because Canada knew it was not going to have an enrichment capability.” – Carl Marcotte, CANDU Energy
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