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First "Modular Small Nuclear" reactor approved

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Currently every Nuclear Reactor is a different design that requires different training and different engineering and different parts and different protocols . . .

Modular Nuclear Reactors can change all that. For the better. Net Zero Carbon emissions ... for the fanatics that want that. Lower costs for electricity for everyone. Scalable electricity for everyone. The future is about to arrive soon.

Ontario To Debut World's First Small Modular Reactor, GE Predicts | ZeroHedge

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FULL STORY at link above ^^^ but this is good news for consumers. Far cheaper than "free wind" energy or solar panels, in the long run.


Ontario To Debut World's First Small Modular Reactor, GE Predicts​

The world of nuclear energy and small modular reactors - which we believe is the next obvious secular bull market in energy - keeps moving forward. ​
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Ontario officials have granted final approval for the construction of a small modular reactor (SMR) developed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, according to new reporting from Axios.​
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This reactor, known as the BWRX-300, is anticipated to be the first SMR to become operational in the Western world. The 300-megawatt unit will be located next to the existing Darlington Nuclear Station, operated by Ontario Power Generation. Once completed, it will generate enough electricity to power approximately 300,000 homes.​
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The successful implementation of this reactor at the Darlington site is expected to serve as a model for the feasibility and benefits of SMR technology.​
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Ontario’s energy ministry emphasized the significance of the project, noting that it will be the first SMR of its kind among G7 nations. GE has stated that early site preparations have been completed and full construction will commence soon, with the reactor projected to begin operations by 2030, the report says. ​
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The Darlington site is planned to host a total of four SMR units, all of which are expected to be operational by 2035. The entire project is estimated to cost 20.9 billion Canadian dollars, which is about 15.06 billion USD. According to Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s energy minister, this initiative is a crucial part of the province's strategy to meet an anticipated 75% increase in electricity demand by 2050.​
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"Ensuring that we have reliable, affordable energy is essential to the economic sovereignty of our province and country," Lecce said. ​
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Recall just days ago nuclear names popped on news that The White House is poised to issue executive orders aimed at accelerating the deployment of nuclear reactors across the United States.​
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The White House actions are expected to leverage the Departments of Defense and Energy to expedite reactor deployment, potentially circumventing delays from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).​
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Additionally, in a rare show of bipartisan agreement, the Biden administration had formerly expressed intentions to triple the nation’s nuclear power capacity by 2050, recognizing nuclear energy’s role in achieving carbon-free electricity goals....​
 
Just a comment. Coal is where we are now. We should reactivate and expand coalfired power plants
That said, and forgetting the green power crap, coal is not in-exhaustible.
Nuclear is clean and the technology is relatively safe.
Common sense, and bright minds, says go nuclear.
 
EFNFAST said:
I expect this will be the answer. These small nukes all over the place. Keep power generation local.
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We currently have a massive, interconnected power grid. This makes us vulnerable to terrorist and international conflict. Perhaps these smaller units would allow some separation. Or, at the very least, the ability to better regionalize the grid in times of war.
Think of the money saved, and the environment undisturbed, with fewer miles of High-Tension lines.
 
FrancSevin said:
We currently have a massive, interconnected power grid. This makes us vulnerable to terrorist and international conflict. Perhaps these smaller units would allow some separation. Or, at the very least, the ability to better regionalize the grid in times of war.
Think of the money saved, and the environment undisturbed, with fewer miles of High-Tension lines.
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100% agree, but ALSO we are facing a looming electricity shortage. So we need more generation capabilities just to keep up with demand. Data centers, which are being developed, use as much energy as big towns and small cities!

The time is ideal for these to be approved and built, preferably scattered around the states in to insure that the grid is stable and reliable.
 

Inside Hyliion: Exclusive Tour & Deep Dive on the KARNO Generator​

53:12 min.

Apr 14, 2025 #hyliion #karno
In this video, we take you inside Hyliion’s facility for a behind-the-scenes tour and sit down with CEO Thomas Healy and Chief Technology Officer Josh Mook to learn more about their KARNO generator.This isn’t just any generator — the Karno is a fuel-agnostic, highly efficient solution that uses a linear heat generator to produce electricity with fewer moving parts and lower emissions.
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This goes along with the OP theme of power generation. It probably deserves it's own thead.
If you want to go ff grid, it could well be worth looking into. One unit is 200 KW output and the can be coupled.
Double the efficiency of a piston engine driven gen set at 60% conversion.
Think sterling engine on lots of steroids.
btw I do own some stock in these guys I bought years ago when they went public as a SPAC
 
300 H and H said:

Inside Hyliion: Exclusive Tour & Deep Dive on the KARNO Generator​

53:12 min.

Apr 14, 2025 #hyliion #karno
In this video, we take you inside Hyliion’s facility for a behind-the-scenes tour and sit down with CEO Thomas Healy and Chief Technology Officer Josh Mook to learn more about their KARNO generator.This isn’t just any generator — the Karno is a fuel-agnostic, highly efficient solution that uses a linear heat generator to produce electricity with fewer moving parts and lower emissions.
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This goes along with the OP theme of power generation. It probably deserves it's own thead.
If you want to go ff grid, it could well be worth looking into. One unit is 200 KW output and the can be coupled.
Double the efficiency of a piston engine driven gen set at 60% conversion.
Think sterling engine on lots of steroids.
btw I do own some stock in these guys I bought years ago when they went public as a SPAC
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Did you miss my post #3?

We need coal fired generators up and running right now. This to meet that shortage you suggested, And to reduce our dependence on Canadian power on the East Coast. BTW, Why is Canada selling us Electric power when they cannot meet the needs of their own people.?

Many coal fired power plants are shut down via the EPA and could be restarted immediately. This new concept of nuclear power is years away from effective implementation.
 
FrancSevin said:
Did you miss my post #3?

We need coal fired generators up and running right now. This to meet that shortage you suggested, And to reduce our dependence on Canadian power on the East Coast. BTW, Why is Canada selling us Electric power when they cannot meet the needs of their own people.?

Many coal fired power plants are shut down via the EPA and could be restarted immediately. This new concept of nuclear power is years away from effective implementation.
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Coal reactivation is a good short term, but not great for the environment solution. They are working on ways to generate cleaner coal energy that look promising and some of the stuff is pretty god now.

It is also pretty easy, cost effective and clean to convert current coal generational facilities into Natural Gas generators. So that is also a very good solution.

But long term, splitting atoms is probably the best solution for scalable energy generation with clean output. And with the current administration, it is feasible.
 
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