Rapides-Farmer is a 104 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Quebec, Canada, operated by Hydro-Québec. The facility generates electricity from water flow, contributing to Canada's vast renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 149th largest hydro plant in Canada. With 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 in Canada, Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, Rapides-Farmer is approximately 1.8% of its size. Hydropower is a dominant source of electricity in Canada, accounting for about 60% of total generation. The country's abundant water resources and favorable geography make it ideal for hydroelectric production. The plant is located approximately 80 km west of Montreal in the province of Quebec.
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: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
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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