Nuclear capacity accounted for 4.6% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded nuclear capacity of 394GW. This is expected to contribute 3.3% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 446GW. Of the total global nuclear capacity, 3.46% is in Canada. Listed below are the five largest active nuclear power plants by capacity in Canada, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global nuclear power segment. Buy the latest nuclear power plant profiles here.
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1. Darlington 2
The Darlington 2 is a 934MW nuclear power project located in Ontario, Canada. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1990. The project was developed by Ontario Power Generation. Ontario Power Generation own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Darlington 3
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The 934MW Darlington 3 nuclear power project is located in Ontario, Canada. Ontario Power Generation has developed the project. It was commissioned in 1993. The project is owned by Ontario Power Generation. Buy the profile here.
3. Darlington 4
The Darlington 4 is a 934MW nuclear project. Ontario Power Generation owns the project. It was commissioned in 1993. The project was developed by Ontario Power Generation. It is located in Ontario, Canada. Buy the profile here.
4. Bruce 6
The Bruce 6 nuclear project with a capacity of 891MW came online in 1984. The project was developed by Bruce Power. Ontario Power Generation have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Ontario, Canada. Buy the profile here.
5. Bruce 7
The Bruce 7 has been operating since 1986. The 872MW nuclear project is located in Ontario, Canada. The project has been developed by Bruce Power. Ontario Power Generation have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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