Centrale des Rapides-Farmer— 104 MW Hydroelectric
Centrale des Rapides-Farmer is a 104 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada, operated by Hydro-Québec. This facility generates electricity from water flow, contributing to Canada's renewable energy generation. It is the 149th largest hydro plant in Canada. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country'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, this facility is approximately one-fifty-fourth its size. Hydropower is a significant component of Canada's energy mix, providing around 60% of the total electricity generation. The Centrale des Rapides-Farmer supports the country's commitment to renewable energy, particularly in regions rich in water resources. It is located in Quebec, approximately 50 miles west of Montreal.
30 years old
Canada, North America
- 287. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,843 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,249 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Canada
30 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Hydro-Québec operates 174 plants totalling 59,537 MW
91 plants within 100 km, 6,628 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Centrale des Rapides-Farmer is a hydro power plant producing approximately 364 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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