The average demand of a Nuclear Power Plant which generates 70*10^6 kWh per year is – Power Generation MCQ#61

The average demand of a Nuclear Power Plant which generates 70*10⁶ kWh is:

1. 5886 kW
2. 7990 kW
3. 9293 kW
4. 10000 kW

Correct answer: 2. 7990 kW

Explanation: Average demand = Units generated in time / Time in hours

Average demand = 70*10⁶ / 8760 = 7990 kW

Where 8760 are number of hours in year