MLTC looks at microreactor tech for power, heat

Jun 6, 2024 | 5:16 PM

Delivering services like power and heat in remote communities is an expensive, daunting task so the Meadow Lake Tribal Council is looking to modern technology to solve that problem.

The MLTC has now signed a deal with the Saskatchewan Research Council to come up with a plan to use micro-reactors to supply energy.

“Specifically, our joint effort evaluating how microreactor technology may assist our rural and remote Saskatchewan First Nation communities,” said MLTC Tribal Chief Richard Ben said in a press release.

“Through this collaboration with SRC, MLTC hopes to gain a better understanding of nuclear energy technology and deployment options in addressing long standing issues related to reliable and affordable heat and power in northern communities.”

Seven months ago, the SRC got $80 million in funding from the provincial government and is now looking at applications for micro-reactors.

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According to the release, the November announcement gave research council the means to get “licensing and commercial deployment of a microreactor.”

“Microreactors may be a good fit for northern Indigenous industries and communities who are looking for reliable heat and power,” SRC President and CEO Mike Crabtree said via the release.

“Through this collaboration with Meadow Lake Tribal Council, SRC will look to build relationships around potential applications and future microreactor deployments in Saskatchewan.”

Meanwhile Jeremy Harrison, whose portfolio includes the research council, said the information and knowledge will be shared with the MLTC communities to allow them to “evaluate whether this technology has applications that can help them meet their unique edge-of-grid power needs and industrial clean energy requirements.”

“Developing microreactors in Saskatchewan will have a huge impact on the provincial economy, creating social and economic opportunities.”

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by meadowlakeNOW staff

MLTC looks at microreactor tech for power, heat

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