Big Eddy is an 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Canada, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. It is part of the hydroelectric generation network. Ranked #381 of 612 hydro plants in Canada, Big Eddy's 8 MW accounts for 0.01% of Canada's total hydro capacity of 102,715 MW. The largest hydro plant in Canada is Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, making this facility 702 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Orillia 1 (10 MW, Solar), Orillia 2 (10 MW, Solar), and Waubaushene 3 (10 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Ontario, approximately 150 km north of Toronto.
Canada, North America
- 885. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #25,778 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,846 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
47 plants within 100 km, 431 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Big Eddy is a hydro power plant producing approximately 28 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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