Ruskin is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada, operated by BC Hydro. This facility contributes to the country's renewable energy generation through hydroelectric power. It ranks as the 147th largest hydro plant in Canada. With 105 MW, it represents 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. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, Ruskin is about 1.9% the size. Hydroelectric power is a key component of Canada's energy mix, providing over 60% of the country's electricity. The Ruskin plant harnesses water resources from local rivers, supporting sustainable energy initiatives. It is located in British Columbia, approximately 50 km east of Vancouver.
31 years old
Canada, North America
- 283. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,794 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,235 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Canada
31 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
BC Hydro operates 50 plants totalling 16,766 MW
51 plants within 100 km, 3,451 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ruskin is a hydro power plant producing approximately 368 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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