What Is Nuclear Power as an Alternative Energy Source (and How Does It Work)?
Nuclear power is energy generated by splitting uranium atoms in a controlled chain reaction, producing heat that converts water to steam and drives turbines to create electricity without burning fossil fuels or emitting greenhouse gases during operation.
As Ontario and jurisdictions worldwide seek reliable alternatives to natural gas generation, nuclear power has emerged as a proven, low-carbon baseload energy source capable of running continuously regardless of weather conditions. Unlike intermittent renewables such as wind or …