Unit 5
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity817 MWe
Capacity Factor89.3%
Commercial OperationMarch 1, 1985
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Bruce B Nuclear Generating Station
Canada · Ontario · IESO
3,268MWe Total
4Reactor Units
1984–1987Online Since
3,268 MWeTotal Capacity
89.4%Avg Capacity Factor
8.5¢/kWhElectricity Rate
IESOGrid Region
Ownership & Operations
Owner
Bruce Power
Operator
Bruce Power
Reactor Units
817 MWe
Unit 6
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity817 MWe
Capacity Factor90.1%
Commercial OperationSeptember 14, 1984
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 7
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity817 MWe
Capacity Factor88.7%
Commercial OperationApril 10, 1986
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 8
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity817 MWe
Capacity Factor89.5%
Commercial OperationMay 22, 1987
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Location
Coordinates
44.3253°N, 81.6000°W
Location
Canada, Ontario
Grid Region
IESO