Pickering nuclear power plant
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Pickering nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Pickering nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Operating[1] | 1971[1] | – | 542 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | CANDU 500A[1] | Ontario Power Generation[1] | Ontario Power Generation[1] |
| A2 | Retired[2] | 1971[2] | 2007[2] | 542 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | CANDU 500A[2] | Ontario Power Generation[2] | Ontario Power Generation[2] |
| A3 | Retired[3] | 1972[3] | 2008[3] | 542 MW[3] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[3] | CANDU 500A[3] | Ontario Power Generation[3] | Ontario Power Generation[3] |
| A4 | Operating[4] | 1973[4] | – | 542 MW[4] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[4] | CANDU 500A[4] | Ontario Power Generation[4] | Ontario Power Generation[4] |
| B5 | Operating[5] | 1983[5] | – | 540 MW[5] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[5] | CANDU 500B[5] | Ontario Power Generation[5] | Ontario Power Generation[5] |
| B6 | Operating[6] | 1984[6] | – | 540 MW[6] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[6] | CANDU 500B[6] | Ontario Power Generation[6] | Ontario Power Generation[6] |
| B7 | Operating[7] | 1985[7] | – | 540 MW[7] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[7] | CANDU 500B[7] | Ontario Power Generation[7] | Ontario Power Generation[7] |
| B8 | Operating[8] | 1986[8] | – | 540 MW[8] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[8] | CANDU 500B[8] | Ontario Power Generation[8] | Ontario Power Generation[8] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Pickering nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | June 1, 1966[1] | February 25, 1971[1] | April 4, 1971[1] | July 29, 1971[1] | – |
| A2 | September 1, 1966[2] | September 15, 1971[2] | October 6, 1971[2] | December 30, 1971[2] | May 28, 2007[2] |
| A3 | December 1, 1967[3] | April 24, 1972[3] | May 3, 1972[3] | June 1, 1972[3] | October 31, 2008[3] |
| A4 | May 1, 1968[4] | May 16, 1973[4] | May 21, 1973[4] | June 17, 1973[4] | – |
| B5 | November 1, 1974[5] | October 23, 1982[5] | December 19, 1982[5] | May 10, 1983[5] | – |
| B6 | October 1, 1975[6] | October 15, 1983[6] | November 8, 1983[6] | February 1, 1984[6] | – |
| B7 | March 1, 1976[7] | October 22, 1984[7] | November 17, 1984[7] | January 1, 1985[7] | – |
| B8 | September 1, 1976[8] | December 17, 1985[8] | January 21, 1986[8] | February 28, 1986[8] | – |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Pickering nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 515 MW[1] | 508 MW[1] | 1744 MWt[1] |
| A2 | 515 MW[2] | 508 MW[2] | 1744 MWt[2] |
| A3 | 515 MW[3] | 508 MW[3] | 1744 MWt[3] |
| A4 | 515 MW[4] | 508 MW[4] | 1744 MWt[4] |
| B5 | 516 MW[5] | 516 MW[5] | 1744 MWt[5] |
| B6 | 516 MW[6] | 516 MW[6] | 1744 MWt[6] |
| B7 | 516 MW[7] | 516 MW[7] | 1744 MWt[7] |
| B8 | 516 MW[8] | 516 MW[8] | 1744 MWt[8] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Pickering nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8107, -79.0689 (exact)[9] |
| A2 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8107, -79.0689 (exact)[9] |
| A3 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8107, -79.0689 (exact)[9] |
| A4 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8107, -79.0689 (exact)[9] |
| B5 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8096, -79.0639 (exact)[9] |
| B6 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8096, -79.0639 (exact)[9] |
| B7 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8096, -79.0639 (exact)[9] |
| B8 | Pickering, Durham Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9] | 43.8096, -79.0639 (exact)[9] |
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Additional data
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References
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