The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) in Port Elgin has launched a new study into the role of nuclear power in supporting a growing hydrogen economy.
According to a media release, the study will be the first of its kind in Canada to evaluate the technical viability and business case for hydrogen production from emissions-free nuclear power.
Work on the study will be led by Arcadis, supported by NII and project partners Bruce Power and Greenfield Global.
Director of NII’s Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear, David Campbell says “Hydrogen is poised to play a key role in a net-zero future, This project will provide a unique exploration of how nuclear power can provide the clean, affordable hydrogen that Ontario will need to continue decarbonizing our economy.”
The statement goes on to say hydrogen holds remarkable promise as a source of clean energy with diverse applications and is projected by industry observers to become an increasingly important energy resource in the coming decades.
This study will investigate the viability of a local pilot project to demonstrate the economics of the technology, in preparation for the rapid growth of the hydrogen economy.
Bruce County is well positioned to advance the hydrogen economy due to its existing energy expertise, geographic advantages, and natural resources.
This project will be another step in building the region’s reputation as the Clean Energy Frontier where government and private sectors alike forge the path to a net-zero future.
Arcadis is the leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuel in Canada.
For more of the Centre’s research into hydrogen, visit: https://www.nuclearinnovationinstitute.ca/centre-for-next-generation-nuclear.