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] | 446.0 MW[1] | Conventional storage[2] | Ontario Power Generation Inc [100%][1] |
| Sir Adam Beck 2 hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 1954[1] | 1499.0 MW[3] | Conventional storage[2] | Ontario Power Generation Inc [100%][1] |
| Sir Adam Beck Pump hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 1957[1] | 174.0 MW[1] | Pumped storage[1] | Ontario Power Generation Inc [100%][1] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Sir Adam Beck Complex
| Project name | Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Adam Beck 1 hydroelectric plant | Niagara Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[4][5] | Niagara River[6] | 43.1489, -79.0444 (exact)[4][5] |
| Sir Adam Beck 2 hydroelectric plant | Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[7][8] | Niagara River[1] | 43.1437, -79.0459 (exact)[7][8] |
| Sir Adam Beck Pump hydroelectric plant | Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada[9][10] | Niagara River[1] | 43.1445, -79.0601 (exact)[9][10] |
The map below shows the exact locations of the projects in the complex:
Articles and Resources
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 1.12 1.13 https://web.archive.org/web/20221006162110/http://www.opg.com/powering-ontario/our-generation/hydro/. Archived from the original on 2022-10-06.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20230111113813/https://www.power-technology.com/projects/sir-adam-beck-hydroelectric-power-complex-niagara-falls/. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11.
{{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 2022-10-06.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://goo.gl/maps/r1Xj1hVm6CcHw2oY8.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://database.earth/energy/power-plant/sir-adam-beck-1.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Our power generation". OPG. Archived from the original on 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
{{cite web}}: Text "Hydroelectric power" ignored (help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://goo.gl/maps/DFt344P6nWLbE4Kc8.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://database.earth/energy/power-plant/sir-adam-beck-2.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://goo.gl/maps/Dojiq391yy94714y9.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://database.earth/energy/power-plant/sir-adam-beck-pump.
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