Beechwood is a 112 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada. It is part of the country's extensive network of hydro facilities and contributes to the overall renewable energy generation in the region. Beechwood ranks as the 143rd largest hydro plant in Canada. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.11% of Canada's total hydro capacity of 102,715 MW. Canada has 612 hydro plants with a combined capacity exceeding 102,000 MW. The largest hydro facility, Centrale Robert-Bourassa, has a capacity of 5,616 MW, making Beechwood approximately 0.02 times its size. Hydropower is a dominant source of electricity in Canada, accounting for about 60% of the country's total electricity generation. The Beechwood plant utilizes the abundant water resources available in the region, supporting Canada's commitment to sustainable energy. It is situated in the eastern part of the country, approximately 500 km from Halifax.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 274. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,549 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,158 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Hydro-Québec operates 174 plants totalling 59,537 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 1,815 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Beechwood is a hydro power plant producing approximately 392 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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