John Hart is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in British Columbia, Canada, operated by BC Hydro since its commissioning. The facility harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to Canada's extensive hydroelectric power generation capacity. It is the 133rd largest hydro plant in Canada. With 126 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 country's largest hydro plant, Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, this facility is approximately 0.02 times the size. Hydroelectric power is a dominant source of energy in Canada, accounting for about 60% of the country's total electricity generation. The John Hart plant utilizes water from the Campbell River, supporting the region's renewable energy goals. It is situated approximately 300 km northwest of Vancouver in the Vancouver Island region.
23 years old
Canada, North America
- 251. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Canada
23 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
BC Hydro operates 50 plants totalling 16,766 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 904 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
John Hart is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 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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