Bruce Power has signed an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy Canada for new high-pressure steam turbines for its Bruce A nuclear units, a project that will provide new generation to help meet Ontario’s growing need for clean energy. As part of Bruce Power’s Project 2030 and Life-Extension asset management projects, the upgrades are expected to increase output by more than 30 MW per unit, delivering approximately 125 MW to Ontario’s grid. The turbine replacements are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2031. This project builds on Bruce Power’s existing Strategic Alliance Agreement with Siemens Energy.
“Upgrading a power plant is the fastest way to get more energy on to the grid,” said Arne Wohlschlegel, md of Siemens Energy Canada. “When this upgrade is complete, Bruce Power will be able to deliver more clean energy throughout Ontario and extend the life of this plant for another 30 years.”
Siemens Energy has a significant footprint in Oakville and will support the project from its Port Elgin office which was established in 2019 to support the company’s long-term strategic partnership with Bruce Power.
Bruce Power’s Project 2030 was decided as the lowest cost option for adding significant new generation to the Ontario’s energy grid. It includes replacements and upgrades to optimise output from existing assets and projects. The company’s investment in a series of incremental power recovery projects under Project 2030 aims to increase annual power output to 7000 MW through the 2030s.
