Bruce SMR (BWRX-300)
The Bruce SMR, utilizing the BWRX-300 design, is planned for the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario, Canada, one of the largest nuclear power sites in the world. With a capacity of 300 MWe, this small modular reactor is significant for advancing flexible, low-carbon energy solutions in Cana
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Bruce SMR (BWRX-300)
Status: PLANNED Category: SMR Country: Canada Canada Type: BWR-SMR BWR-SMR Capacity: 300 MWe
Overview
The Bruce SMR, utilizing the BWRX-300 design, is planned for the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario, Canada, one of the largest nuclear power sites in the world. With a capacity of 300 MWe, this small modular reactor is significant for advancing flexible, low-carbon energy solutions in Canada’s energy mix. Currently in the planning stage, it aims to build on the region’s established nuclear expertise.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- World Nuclear Association - Canada Profile — Overview of nuclear power in Canada, including developments related to SMRs.
- Bruce Power — Official website of Bruce Power, the operator of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, with information on planned SMR projects.
- World Nuclear News - Bruce SMR Project [UNVERIFIED] — Article detailing progress on the Bruce SMR project with the BWRX-300 design.
- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy - BWRX-300 — Official page from GE Hitachi on the BWRX-300 small modular reactor design planned for Bruce.
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