Sask., Alberta to collaborate on nuclear power generation
While a conventional nuclear reactor generates about 1,000 megawatts of energy, small modular reactors generate between 200 and 300 megawatts — enough to power about 300,000 homes.
![Sask., Alberta to collaborate on nuclear power generation](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6824687.1682621361!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/smr-rendering-ontario.jpg)
![An artist's rendering of the SMR technology proposed for Ontario's Darlington location. Saskatchewan plans on exploring the same type of reactor. Artists drawing of new small modular reactor.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6824687.1682621361!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/smr-rendering-ontario.jpg)
While a conventional nuclear reactor generates about 1,000 megawatts of energy, small modular reactors generate between 200 and 300 megawatts — enough to power about 300,000 homes.