Cat Arm is a 127 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility is part of the province's renewable energy infrastructure, contributing to the overall hydroelectric capacity in the region. It ranks as the 132nd largest hydro plant in Canada. With 127 MW, it represents 0.12% of Canada's total hydro capacity of 102,715 MW. Canada has 612 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 102,715 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, Cat Arm is approximately one-forty-fourth the size. Hydropower is a major component of Canada's energy mix, providing around 60% of the country's electricity generation. The geography of Newfoundland and Labrador, with its abundant water resources, supports the operation of hydroelectric facilities. The plant is located approximately 50 km from the nearest major city, Corner Brook.
16 years old
Canada, North America
- 250. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,070 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,978 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Canada
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro operates 10 plants totalling 1,339 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 4 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cat Arm is a hydro power plant producing approximately 445 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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