Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 5.92% is in Canada. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Canada, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Revelstoke
The Revelstoke is a 2,980MW hydro power project located in British Columbia, Canada. It is being developed by BC Hydro. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by BC Hydro. Buy the profile here.
2. Lower Churchill – Gull Island
Lower Churchill – Gull Island is a 2,250MW hydro power project in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Nalcor Energy; Emera is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2032. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Nalcor Energy; Emera. Buy the profile here.
3. Beauharnois
The 1,919MW Beauharnois is located in Quebec, Canada. It is owned by Hydro-Quebec. The hydro project is currently in partially active stage. Hydro-Quebec; Amec Foster Wheeler is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Site C
The Site C is a 1,100MW hydro power project. It is planned in British Columbia, Canada. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by New York Power Authority; BC Hydro. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2024. BC Hydro is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Ontario Pumped Storage Project
The 1,000MW hydro project, Ontario Pumped Storage Project is expected to get commissioned by 2030. It is being developed by TC Energy. The project is currently in permitting stage. TC Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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