Top five hydro power plants in operation in Canada

1. Churchill Falls

The Churchill Falls is a 5,428MW hydro power project located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1971. Hydro-Quebec; Nalcor Energy own the project. Buy the profile here.

2. Mica

The 2,816.60MW Mica hydro power project is located in British Columbia, Canada. BC Hydro has developed the project. It was commissioned in 1976. The project is owned by BC Hydro. Buy the profile here.

3. La Grande-4

The La Grande-4 is a 2,772MW hydro project. Hydro-Quebec owns the project. It was commissioned in 1984. The project was developed by Societe d’energie de la Baie James. It is located in Quebec, Canada. Buy the profile here.

4. Gordon M Shrum

The Gordon M Shrum hydro project with a capacity of 2,730MW came online in 1968. BC Hydro have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in British Columbia, Canada. Buy the profile here.

5. La Grande-3

The La Grande-3 has been operating since 1982. The 2,417MW hydro project is located in Quebec, Canada. The project has been developed by Societe d’energie de la Baie James. Hydro-Quebec have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.

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