Nuclear capacity accounted for 4.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded nuclear capacity of 391GW. This is expected to contribute 3.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 439GW. Of the total global nuclear capacity, 3.48% is in Canada. Listed below are the five largest upcoming nuclear power plants by capacity in Canada, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global nuclear power segment. Buy the latest nuclear power plant profiles here.
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1. Darlington 1
The Darlington 1 is a 934MW nuclear power project located in Ontario, Canada. It is being developed by Ontario Power Generation. The project is currently in under rehabilitation & modernization stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 1992. The project is owned by Ontario Power Generation. Buy the profile here.
2. Bruce 3
Bruce 3 is a 865MW nuclear power project in Ontario, Canada. Bruce Power is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 1978. The project is currently in under rehabilitation & modernization stage. It is owned by Ontario Power Generation.
3. Saskatchewan BWRX-300 SMR
The 300MW Saskatchewan BWRX-300 SMR is located in Saskatchewan, Canada. The nuclear project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2034. Buy the profile here.
4. SaskPower BWRX-300 SMR
The SaskPower BWRX-300 SMR is a 300MW nuclear power project. It is planned in Saskatchewan, Canada. The project is currently in announced stage. Saskatchewan Power is the owner of the project.
5. Canada BWRX-300 SMR-III
The 300MW nuclear project, Canada BWRX-300 SMR-III is expected to get commissioned by 2035. It is being developed by Ontario Power Generation. The project is currently in announced stage. Ontario Power Generation is the owner of the project.
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