Nuclear Power

(Source: CBC News)

An overview of the possibilities and limitations of Small Modular Reactors: [1]

  • The main strength is their (eventual) ability to supply large amouns of power to isolated situations, such as a tar-sands mine, with no GHG emissions.
  • The limitations include: earliest delivery date is claimed by proponents to be 2030, not in time to make significant progress for Paris targets; and extreme technical challenges of operation, particularly in isolated sites.

Discussion

  • The power capacity of each generator is relatively small (from 5 MW up to 300 MW; the equivalent of 100 wind turbines)
  • Implementation will be at least nine years from now (2021), so of no value in meeting 2030 targets
  • This does not sound like an appropriate technology to install in isolated northern villages to replace diesel generators.
  • The proponents do not provide any discussion of the radioactive waste and how it would be handled.

What is Nuclear Power?

In progress.

Solution Applications in Alberta

In progress.

Reducing Emissions

In progress.

Application Status in Alberta

In progress.

Emission Reduction Potential (MtCO2e)

In progress.

Economic Impact (Cost per MtCO2e)

In progress.

Life Cycle Emissions

In progress.

Co-Benefits

In progress.

Jobs and Training

In progress.

Partnerships & Organizations Working on Solution

In progress.

Indigenous Involvement

In progress.

Regulatory Status in Alberta

In progress.

Further Implementation

In progress.

Get Involved

In progress.

Overall Solution Priority for Drawdown Alberta

High


Sources

  1. CBC News ()
Last updated on August 12, 2022
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