“Once these SMRs are deployed, it’ll produce another 1,200 megawatts of electricity. That's enough to power about 1.2 million homes,” said Energy Minister Todd Smith.
Published Jul 7, 2023 at 4:29pm
Todd Smith is seen outside the Legislative Chamber in Toronto following Question Period, on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
Ontario is working to bring three new small modular nuclear reactors to the Darlington plant.
Energy Minister Todd Smith made the announcement Friday at the facility, saying the new reactors will help the province keep up with surging energy demand.
“Once these SMRs are deployed, it’ll produce another 1,200 megawatts of electricity. That's enough to power about 1.2 million homes,” he said.
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