Canada

Chute-du-Diable — 306 MW Hydroelectric

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Chute-du-Diable is a 306 MW hydro power plant located in Canada. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
306 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2005

Year online

Owner
Rio Tinto Alcan

Operator

Location
48.78, -71.70

Coordinates

Insights

#118
largest in Canada
#1,078
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,994
largest worldwide
2005
21 yrs newer than avg
6
operated by Rio Tinto Alcan
29
plants within 100 km

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

Annual CO₂
25,717 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,057,325 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

5,591
cars / year
3,429
homes / year
1,168,934
trees to offset

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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