I don’t have live access to that information right now, but I can summarize recent themes around Ontario power generation based on the latest publicly available coverage up to 2025-2026.
Direct answer
- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the province have been focused on nuclear refurbishment and small modular reactors (SMRs), hydroelectric refurbishment, and exploring additional generation sites, with regulatory approvals advancing for SMRs at the Darlington site and continued operation/refurbishment plans at Pickering to support system reliability during major projects.
Key developments to watch
- SMR approval and deployment: Canada’s CNSC approved OPG’s plan to move forward with a grid-scale SMR at the Darlington site (BWRX-300 design), marking a milestone for nuclear by leveraging small modular reactors in Ontario. This aligns with Ontario’s long-term strategy to decarbonize base load supply while aging assets are refurbished or retired.[1][2]
- Pickering refurbishment: OPG signaled refurbishments and extended operation for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station to maintain base-load power during Darlington refurbishments, subject to CNSC licensing and project timelines.[2]
- Darlington refurbishment and new build strategy: OPG continues long-term refurbishment plans for the Darlington units, with support from partners to ensure stable output and grid reliability through multi-decade timelines, while evaluating the pace of new build projects and grid needs.[2]
- Hydro and other assets: OPG has ongoing refurbishment and modernization programs for hydroelectric stations and other generation assets to improve efficiency and reliability as the province transitions to cleaner energy sources, with broader Ontario policies potentially including site evaluations for new generation capacity.[3]
Sources you can check for up-to-date specifics
- POWER Magazine coverage on Ontario Power Generation, including SMR developments at Darlington and refurbishment plans.[1]
- Ontario Power Generation’s historical and current activities, including Pickering refurbishment and Darlington projects.[2]
- Local Canadian news outlets tracking Ontario’s energy strategy and any site acquisitions or regulatory updates.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles and extract a concise timeline with dates and key figures, or build a quick chart of the main projects and their expected completion windows.