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Bruce unit 5 refurbishment begins

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3 November 2026

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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bruce Power has begun the refurbishment of unit 5 at its Ontario site as part of a Major Component Replacement program to renew six nuclear reactors, extending their operating life by 30-35 years and securing long-term clean energy and medical isotope supply.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.

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Nuclear plant refurbishment in Canada is turning to advanced tech and robotics, cutting downtime and boosting reliability. If you build equipment or software for complex energy projects, Ontario’s nuclear sector is opening a practical sales window now.

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