Centrale des Cèdres— 122 MW Hydroelectric
Centrale des Cèdres is a 122 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada, operated by Hydro-Québec. The plant was commissioned in 2015 and generates electricity using hydro power, contributing to Canada's hydroelectric capacity. It ranks as the 136th largest hydro plant in Canada. With a capacity of 122 MW, it represents 0.12% of the country's total hydroelectric 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, this facility is about 1/46th the size. Hydroelectric power is a dominant source of electricity in Canada, accounting for approximately 60% of the total generation. The Centrale des Cèdres plant plays a role in harnessing the abundant water resources in Quebec. The facility is located near Montreal, approximately 45 km southwest of the city.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 258. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,188 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,024 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
78 plants within 100 km, 7,387 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Centrale des Cèdres is a hydro power plant producing approximately 427 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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