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 active 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. Robert-Bourassa
The Robert-Bourassa is a 5,616MW hydro power project located in Quebec, Canada. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1979. The project was developed by Hydro-Quebec. Hydro-Quebec own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Churchill Falls
The 5,428MW Churchill Falls hydro power project is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was commissioned in 1971. The project is owned by Nalcor Energy; Hydro-Quebec. Buy the profile here.
3. Mica
The Mica is a 2,816.60MW hydro project. BC Hydro owns the project. It was commissioned in 1976. The project was developed by BC Hydro. It is located in British Columbia, Canada. Buy the profile here.
4. La Grande-4
The La Grande-4 hydro project with a capacity of 2,772MW came online in 1984. The project was developed by Societe d’energie de la Baie James. Hydro-Quebec have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Quebec, Canada. Buy the profile here.
5. Gordon M Shrum
The Gordon M Shrum has been operating since 1968. The 2,730MW hydro project is located in British Columbia, Canada. BC Hydro have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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