Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Join Forces to Support Global Nuclear Growth

Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, to collaborate on a range of nuclear new-build projects both in Canada and internationally. The agreement outlines Eclipse Automation’s potential role in delivering automation solutions for Westinghouse’s AP1000® and AP300™ reactor programs. It also includes joint efforts to develop advanced tooling for the refurbishment of existing nuclear facilities.

The partnership aims to bring together Westinghouse’s established nuclear expertise with Eclipse’s track record in manufacturing, engineering, and digital automation. With the growing demand for carbon-free baseload energy, the collaboration positions both companies to contribute to the next generation of nuclear power plants that are designed to be safer, more efficient, and easier to deploy. Eclipse’s experience across the nuclear lifecycle is expected to support long-term industry goals while creating durable, high-skilled jobs in Canada.

As Westinghouse continues to expand its global AP1000 and AP300 projects, the integration of automation technologies from Eclipse is expected to improve manufacturing processes and operational safety. The initiative is also set to generate significant economic benefits for Canada. According to the company, each AP1000 reactor built abroad could contribute nearly $1 billion CAD to Canada’s GDP by leveraging local suppliers and expertise.

This latest agreement builds on a growing list of Canadian partnerships that support Westinghouse’s international deployment plans. With backing from Brookfield and Cameco, Westinghouse remains the only supplier offering a Generation III+ reactor that is not only commercially proven but also fully operational. The company is aiming to deploy its first unit in Canada as early as 2035.

A four-unit AP1000 facility in Canada would have the capacity to power over three million homes. In terms of economic impact, such a project could support nearly $29 billion CAD in GDP during its construction phase and more than $8 billion annually through ongoing operations. The project is expected to generate around 12,000 full-time Canadian jobs and provide long-term opportunities for domestic suppliers to support over 30 AP1000 reactors currently planned or under development around the world.