Chute-du-Diable is a 306 MW hydro power plant located in Canada. View location, capacity, and technical details.
Installed
Year online
Operator
Coordinates
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Hydroelectric
- Capacity
- 306 MW
- Commissioned
- 2005
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Rio Tinto Alcan
- Country
- Canada
- Coordinates
- 48.781, -71.697
Estimated Carbon Footprint
tonnes / year
over ~80 yrs
gCO₂ per kWh
Annual emissions equal to
Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator
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About this plant
Chute-du-Diable is a prominent hydro power station located in Canada, with an impressive generation capacity of 305.8 MW. Owned and operated by Rio Tinto Alcan, this facility highlights Canada’s reliance on hydroelectric power, which constitutes a significant part of the national energy portfolio. Situated at coordinates 48.7807, -71.6974, Chute-du-Diable harnesses the power of flowing water through advanced dam technology, effectively converting kinetic energy into electrical energy. This power generation facility is essential to the local energy grid, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of electricity to meet the needs of the surrounding communities and industries. Canada’s energy policies actively promote the use of renewable energy sources, and Chute-du-Diable exemplifies these efforts by contributing to a cleaner energy future. The operational efficiency and renewable nature of this hydroelectric power plant not only support the energy demands of the region but also align with the country’s strategic goals of sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
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