Viability of Nuclear Fusion Technology for Bruce C

According to the IESO, population growth, urbanization, and an increasingly electrified economy indicate that power demand in Ontario may double from 42,000 MW to 88,000 MW by 2050. Therefore, the need for the Bruce C expansion is clear. Aside from its contribution to Ontario's electricity grid, Bruce C will also significantly accelerate economic growth within the Grey-Bruce Area. The project will bring a much-needed surge of employment opportunities to local communities.

As a result, I am confident that the Bruce C project will pass the impact assessment and come to fruition soon. Nevertheless, the key question remains: which reactor design or technology will be implemented? Using CANDU MONARK reactors would build upon the previous CANDU reactor iterations already used at Bruce A and Bruce B. Alternatively, the project could adopt Small Modular Reactors, like Ontario Power Generation is doing with the BWRX-300.

Personally, I hope Bruce Power will also consider nuclear fusion technology. While fusion energy is still in development, the progress of many North American startups suggests that it could become a viable energy source within Bruce C's construction timeline. For example, General Fusion's LM26 is a Canadian fusion technology that could be implemented at Bruce C. The potential of fusion technology to offer a nearly limitless, clean energy source makes it an exciting possibility. Exploring its integration, even as a future phase of the project, could position Bruce Power at the forefront of global energy innovation.