Douglas Point (AECL) nuclear power plant
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Douglas Point (AECL) nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Bruce County, Southwestern Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Douglas Point (AECL) nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1968[1] | 1984[1] | 218 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | CANDU 200[1] | Atomic Energy Of Canada LTD[1] | Ontario Hydro[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Douglas Point (AECL) nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 1960[1] | November 15, 1966[1] | January 7, 1967[1] | September 26, 1968[1] | May 4, 1984[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Douglas Point (AECL) nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 206 MW[1] | 203 MW[1] | 704 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Douglas Point (AECL) nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Bruce County, Southwestern Ontario, Ontario, Canada[2] | 44.3265, -81.6006 (exact)[2] |
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