Spray — 112 MW Hydroelectric

Spray is a 112 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Canada, operated by TransAlta. The facility contributes to Canada’s renewable energy portfolio.

It ranks as the 143rd largest hydro plant in Canada. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.11% of Canada’s total hydro capacity of 102,715 MW. Canada has 612 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 102,715 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Centrale Robert-Bourassa at 5,616 MW, Spray is about 1/50 the size.

Hydropower is a significant source of energy in Canada, providing approximately 60% of the country’s electricity. The country’s vast water resources and topography favor hydroelectric generation. Spray is located approximately 100 km west of Calgary in Alberta.