Rapides-des-Quinze is a 103 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada, operated by Hydro-Québec. The facility generates electricity from the flow of water, contributing to the province's renewable energy resources. Rapides-des-Quinze ranks as the 151st largest hydro plant in Canada. With its 103 MW capacity, it accounts for 0.1% of Canada’s total hydro capacity of 102,715 MW. Canada has 612 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 102,715 MW, while the largest, Centrale Robert-Bourassa, has a capacity of 5,616 MW, making Rapides-des-Quinze approximately 1.8% the size of this major facility. Hydropower is a dominant source of electricity in Canada, providing a significant portion of the energy mix, particularly in Quebec. The country's vast water resources make it ideal for hydroelectric generation. Rapides-des-Quinze is located in Quebec, approximately 400 km north of Montreal, in a region characterized by numerous rivers and lakes.
76 years old
Canada, North America
- 290. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,877 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,258 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Canada
76 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Hydro-Québec operates 174 plants totalling 59,537 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 966 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rapides-des-Quinze is a hydro power plant producing approximately 361 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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