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Bruce C and Wesleyville Nuclear Expansion

Proposed · Ontario · Last reported Jul 2026

Source: Environmental Defence

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Ontario is considering a nuclear expansion project involving new nuclear plants at Bruce C and Wesleyville. The project is compared with a renewable energy alternative including wind, solar, and battery storage. The nuclear expansion is estimated to require between $221 billion and $294 billion in capital investment, significantly higher than the renewable alternative.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Solar, Wind, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
Location
Ontario, Canada
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Environmental Defence

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The project “Bruce C and Wesleyville Nuclear Expansion” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Ontario, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Environmental Defence.

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Ontario is considering a nuclear expansion project involving new nuclear plants at Bruce C and Wesleyville. The project is compared with a renewable energy alternative including wind, solar, and battery storage. The nuclear expansion is estimated to require between $221 billion and $294 billion in capital investment, significantly higher than the renewable alternative.

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Ontario

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Solar, Wind, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government

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2026-07-17

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