World Power Plants

Jenpeg115 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Jenpeg is a 115 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada. This facility generates electricity using water flow and is part of the country's vast hydroelectric network. The plant is situated in Manitoba and has been operational since 1977. It ranks as the 140th largest hydro plant in Canada. With 115 MW, it represents 0.11% 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 in Canada, Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, Jenpeg is approximately 1/49th the size. Hydropower is a dominant source of electricity in Canada, accounting for over 60% of the national energy mix. The Jenpeg facility benefits from the region's abundant water resources, which are essential for hydroelectric generation. It is located in Northern Manitoba, approximately 200 km from the city of Thompson.

Capacity
115 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Manitoba Hydro
Location
54.5432°, -98.0282°

Canada, North America

Context & rankings
  • 271. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
  • #9,469 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,128 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
Age & fleet comparison

30 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Manitoba Hydro operates 9 plants totalling 2,778 MW

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 54.543200, -98.028200
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Jenpeg is a hydro power plant producing approximately 403 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

CanadaEnergy Profile

1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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