
The
Beauharnois Hydroelectric Power Plant is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plant along the Saint Lawrence Seaway on the Saint Lawrence River, in Quebec, Canada. The station was built in three phases, and comprises 38 turbines, capable of generating up to
1,903 MW of electrical power. Constructions on the facility began in 1930 and was completed in 1961.
Beauharnois Hydroelectric Power Plant |
Locale | Beauharnois, Quebec,
Canada |
Construction began | 1930 |
Opening date | 1961 |
Owner(s) | Hydro-Québec |
Dam and spillways |
Type of dam | Gravity dam |
Impounds | Saint Lawrence River |
Reservoir |
Power station |
Type | No |
Hydraulic head | 24.39 m2 (262.53 sq ft) |
Turbines | 38 |
Installed capacity | 1,903 MW |