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Fig. 1.5 SEALER primary circuit.

1.5.4.1 Introduction

In remote areas without connection to the national power grid, electricity is often pro-
duced using diesel generators. Such diesel power plants today account for 3% of global
CO 2 emissions. In Arctic regions, diesel supplies are expensive to transport and store,
leading to very high costs for electricity and heat. In the example given, the average cost
of electricity for the consumer in Nunavut, Canada, is 0.67CAD/kWh, more than five
times higher than that charged in southern Canada. Small nuclear power plants hold the
potential to replace diesel in such regions, at a competitive cost. Swedish Advanced
Lead-Cooled Reactor (SEALER) is designed by LeadCold Reactors to meet the
demands for commercial power production in Arctic regions of Canada.