Sarcelle is a 150MW hydro power project. It is located on Opinaca Reservoir, La Grande river/basin in Quebec, Canada. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2008 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Hydro-Quebec.
Sarcelle is a run-of-river project. The net head of the project is 600m. The project generated 1,100 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $375.657m.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2008 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
Contractors involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of pelton turbines, each with 50MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project. The generator capacity is 56 MVA.
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