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Why do you think Canada hasn't built a nuclear power reactor in 30 years? [0] If Canada's system is better, then there must be another problem here that's shar
by rgbrenner 11y ago
Why do you think Canada hasn't built a nuclear power reactor in 30 years? [0]
If Canada's system is better, then there must be another problem here that's shared with the US and Canada. Since neither is actively expanding nuclear power.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_in_Canada#Current_power_reactors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_in_Canada#Curren...
- DennisP 11y agoTerrestrial Energy is developing a molten salt reactor in Canada. Meanwhile Terrapower is building their prototype in China, which is developing half a dozen advanced reactor types and currently building a couple dozen conventional reactors.
- rgbrenner 11y agoHmm... one project that's currently in the conceptual design phase, and won't start preparing blueprints until late 2016 (if everything goes as planned). One exception is hardly a vibrant industry that the US needs to copy.
- api_or_ipa 11y agoCanada also has almost no coal fired plants in most of its provinces. Hydro is king here with >75% of the country being served. There's no pressing need to invest heavily in nuclear reactors at the moment in Canada.