In a transformative development, Saskatchewan, Canada, plans to launch a groundbreaking microreactor named eVinci by 2029.
The $80 million CAD project, led by the Saskatchewan Research Council in collaboration with Westinghouse, aims to demonstrate the microreactor’s capabilities. The eVinci microreactor, costing $80 million CAD, has the unique ability to operate for eight years without water.
It is expected to contribute to reducing air pollution significantly, with each unit helping in the yearly reduction of up to 55,000 tons of air pollution, as claimed by Westinghouse. The eVinci microreactor is versatile, capable of generating five megawatts of electricity, producing over 13 megawatts of high-temperature heat, or operating in combined heat and power mode.
Westinghouse views this technology as groundbreaking, with portability making it suitable for remote and underserved locations.
The microreactor’s water-independent cooling system utilizes innovative “heat pipe technology,” eliminating the need for water to cool down the system, unlike traditional nuclear reactors. The project is hailed as a proof-of-concept and is poised to pave the way for future installations.
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