How many reactors does Bruce Power have?
How many reactors does Bruce Power have?
Bruce Power has two generating stations. Each generating station has four nuclear reactors. When fully operated, Bruce Power generates around 6,232MW of power.
Who owns the Bruce nuclear plant?
TC Energy
Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Systems (OMERS), the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. A majority of our employees are also owners of the business.
How many MW is Bruce Power?
6,400 megawatts
In addition to this strong record of reliability, Bruce Power has made investments in all eight units on site to offer additional flexibility to Ontario’s electricity market. Of the 6,400 megawatts (MW) of capacity from its site, there are 2,400 MW of flexible capability which has been utilized many times.
Who is the operator of the Bruce nuclear power station?
In May 2001, Bruce Power became the licensed operator of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Tiverton, Ontario. The concession for operating the station was granted by Ontario Power Generation, one of the five successor companies of the defunct Ontario Hydro.
When does Bruce nuclear power plant come on line?
A new operating licence was granted for 1 June 2015, until 31 May 2020 and was renewed again from 1 October 2018 until 30 September 2028. Its eight reactors are arranged into two plants (A and B) with four reactors each.
Where are the nuclear power plants in Ontario?
In May 2001, Bruce Power became the licensed operator of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Tiverton, Ontario, acquiring the sites from the defunct Ontario Hydro. Bruce A and Bruce B are equipped with eight CANDU nuclear reactors (four at each station).
Why was the Bruce nuclear power plant shut down in 1986?
In 1986, a fuel channel failed while the reactor was shut down; some of the fuel elements were swept into the moderator (calandria) and were difficult to remove. In 1986, maintenance workers accidentally left a protective lead blanket in the steam generator of Unit 2.