In 2023, the Darlington nuclear power plant in Ontario achieved a capacity of approximately 3,700 megawatts. The electrical output of Bruce A and Bruce B was also above 3,000 megawatts. These three power plants have four units. In comparison, Point Lepreau plant had a capacity of around 700 megawatts, but this plant accounts for one single reactor.
Capacity of nuclear power plants in Canada in 2023
(in megawatts)
Adapted from Statistics Canada, NRCan - Energy Fact Book 2024-2025, page 88, 2023. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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