Rapides-des-Quinze — 103 MW Hydroelectric

Rapides-des-Quinze is a 103 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada, operated by Hydro-Québec. The facility generates electricity from the flow of water, contributing to the province’s renewable energy resources.

Rapides-des-Quinze ranks as the 151st largest hydro plant in Canada. With its 103 MW capacity, it accounts for 0.1% of Canada’s total hydro capacity of 102,715 MW. Canada has 612 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 102,715 MW, while the largest, Centrale Robert-Bourassa, has a capacity of 5,616 MW, making Rapides-des-Quinze approximately 1.8% the size of this major facility.

Hydropower is a dominant source of electricity in Canada, providing a significant portion of the energy mix, particularly in Quebec. The country’s vast water resources make it ideal for hydroelectric generation. Rapides-des-Quinze is located in Quebec, approximately 400 km north of Montreal, in a region characterized by numerous rivers and lakes.