Bay d'Espoir Hydroelectric Power Station
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The Bay D'Espoir Hydroelectric Development, built by the Newfoundland and Labrador Power Commission is located on the south coast of Newfoundland near the rural community of Bay d'Espoir. It was the second major hydroelectric project undertaken on Newfoundland.
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Bay d'Espoir Hydroelectric Power Station | |
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Location | Canada Newfoundland and Labrador |
Coordinates | 47°59′24.88″N 55°48′00.51″W |
Construction began | 1964 |
Owner(s) | Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Meelpaeg Lake |
Power Station | |
Hydraulic head | 176 m (577 ft) |
Turbines | 7 |
Installed capacity | 613.4 MW[1] |
Capacity factor | 50.2% |
Annual generation | 2,657 GWh |
Website Official website |
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