Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Program, Operation, Safety and Prospects

Abstract

Ontario Hydro has been utilizing nuclear fission for the production of electricity for 26 years. Presently the contribution of nuclear generation to Ontario's electrical energy supply is approaching 50%. The use of the CANDU Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor has proved extremely successful and future electricity demand/supply planning will include it as one of the main supply options. This paper describes the prominent features of Ontario Hydro's successful adoption of CANDU technology, highlighting the reasons for its safe, reliable, clean, and cost effective operation. The paper also outlines the strategies being examined in Ontario for the future energy supply/demand options.