La Grande-3 is a 2,417MW hydro power project. It is located on La Grande river/basin in Quebec, Canada. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1982.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 2,417 | 2,417 | – | Active | Quebec, Canada | Societe d’energie de la Baie James |
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Description
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The project was developed by Societe d’energie de la Baie James and is currently owned by Hydro-Quebec.
La Grande-3 is a reservoir based project. The net head of the project is 79m.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1982.
Contractors Involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 12 units of francis turbines.
GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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