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CANDU, a nuclear reactor design developed by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, utilizes natural uranium and heavy water, allowing operation without uranium enrichment. Despite its advantages, including high capacity factors and on-line refueling, CANDU struggled with high construction costs and competition from light water reactors, leading to limited global adoption. Recently, Candu Energy has shifted focus to developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to address future energy needs.