Canada’s Bruce Power has signed an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy Canada for new high-pressure steam turbines for its Bruce A nuclear units.
As part of Bruce Power’s Project 2030 and Life Extension asset management projects, the upgrades are expected to increase output by over 30 MW per unit, giving approximately 125 MW of additional electricity to Ontario’s grid following the turbine replacements, scheduled to be completed between 2028 and 2031.
Bruce Power’s Project 2030 is the lowest cost option for adding significant new generation to Ontario’s energy grid. It includes replacements and upgrades to optimise output from existing assets and projects. The company is investing in a series of incremental power recovery projects under Project 2030 and aims to increase annual power output to 7000 MW.
David Furr, Vice President, Supply Chain at Bruce Power, said: “Bruce Power’s project work is enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our existing units and providing more clean energy for the people, homes, businesses, and hospitals in Ontario.”