Sir Adam Beck Complex
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Sir Adam Beck Complex is a complex of operating hydroelectric power plants in Canada.
The complex consists of the following projects:
- Sir Adam Beck 1 hydroelectric plant
- Sir Adam Beck 2 hydroelectric plant
- Sir Adam Beck Pump hydroelectric plant
Complex Details
Table 1: Project-level details for Sir Adam Beck Complex
| Project name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Adam Beck 1 hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 1921[1] | 446 MW[1] | Conventional storage[2] | Ontario Power Generation[1] |
| Sir Adam Beck 2 hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 1954[1] | 1499 MW[3] | Conventional storage[2] | Ontario Power Generation[1] |
| Sir Adam Beck Pump hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 1957[1] | 174 MW[1] | Pumped storage[1] | Ontario Power Generation[1] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Sir Adam Beck Complex
| Project name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Adam Beck 1 hydroelectric plant | Niagara Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[4] | 43.1489, -79.0444 (exact)[4] |
| Sir Adam Beck 2 hydroelectric plant | Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[5] | 43.1437, -79.0459 (exact)[5] |
| Sir Adam Beck Pump hydroelectric plant | Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[6] | 43.1445, -79.0601 (exact)[6] |
The map below shows the exact locations of the projects in the complex:
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 https://web.archive.org/web/20221006162110/http://www.opg.com/powering-ontario/our-generation/hydro/. Archived from the original on 06 October 2022.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221006162110/http://www.opg.com/powering-ontario/our-generation/hydro/. Archived from the original on 06 October 2022.
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