Unit 1
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity750 MWe
Capacity Factor87.2%
Commercial OperationOctober 16, 2012
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Bruce A Nuclear Generating Station
Canada · Ontario · IESO
3,000MWe Total
4Reactor Units
2003–2012Online Since
3,000 MWeTotal Capacity
87.4%Avg Capacity Factor
8.5¢/kWhElectricity Rate
IESOGrid Region
Ownership & Operations
Owner
Bruce Power
Operator
Bruce Power
Reactor Units
750 MWe
Unit 2
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity750 MWe
Capacity Factor86.8%
Commercial OperationOctober 16, 2012
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 3
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity750 MWe
Capacity Factor88.1%
Commercial OperationJanuary 8, 2004
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 4
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity750 MWe
Capacity Factor87.5%
Commercial OperationOctober 4, 2003
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Location
Coordinates
44.3253°N, 81.5978°W
Location
Canada, Ontario
Grid Region
IESO