Bruce-8, Canada

Overview
CURRENT STATUS
Operable
DETAILS
Reactor TypeCommercial Reactor
ProcessPHWR
VendorAtomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL)
OwnerOntario Power Generation
ModelCANDU 750B
OperatorBruce Power
Capacity Net817 MWe
Capacity Gross845 MWe
Capacity Thermal2690 MWt
 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Start Construction1 August 1979
Criticality15 February 1987
Grid Connection9 March 1987
Commercial Operation22 May 1987
 
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Output Life151.33 TWh
Capacity Factor Life82.6 %
 
 
Bruce B 5-8, Bruce A 1-4 in background