Eastmain is a 1,248MW hydro power project. It is located on Eastmain river/basin in Quebec, Canada. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2006.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 1,248 | 1,248 | – | Active | Quebec, Canada |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Hydro-Quebec.
Eastmain is a reservoir based project. Eastmain underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2012.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 2006.
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Contractors Involved
Eastmain (Eastmain 1 ) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines, each with 160MW nameplate capacity.
Eastmain (Eastmain 1A ) is equipped with Voith Hydro Holding francis vertical axis turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 256MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the generator supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 6 generators.
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