Unit 1
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity878 MWe
Capacity Factor90.2%
Commercial OperationNovember 14, 1992
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
Canada · Ontario · IESO
3,512MWe Total
4Reactor Units
1990–1993Online Since
3,512 MWeTotal Capacity
89.9%Avg Capacity Factor
7.9¢/kWhElectricity Rate
IESOGrid Region
Ownership & Operations
Owner
Ontario Power Generation
Operator
Ontario Power Generation
Reactor Units
878 MWe
Unit 2
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity878 MWe
Capacity Factor89.8%
Commercial OperationOctober 9, 1990
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 3
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity878 MWe
Capacity Factor91.1%
Commercial OperationFebruary 14, 1993
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 4
OperatingReactor TypePHWR
ModelCANDU 6
Net Capacity878 MWe
Capacity Factor88.5%
Commercial OperationJune 14, 1993
Fuel TypeNatural UO2 (Natural)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Location
Coordinates
43.8700°N, 78.7200°W
Location
Canada, Ontario
Grid Region
IESO