Site C hydroelectric plant

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Site C hydroelectric plant is a hydroelectric power plant under construction in Area C (Old Fort/Charlie Lake), Peace River Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Project Details

Table 1: Project details for Site C hydroelectric plant

Status	Commissioning year	Nameplate capacity	Turbines	Technology type	Owner
Construction	2024	1100 MW	6	Conventional storage	BC Hydro

Location

Table 2: Location details for Site C hydroelectric plant

Location	Coordinates (WGS 84)
Area C (Old Fort/Charlie Lake), Peace River Regional District, British Columbia, Canada	56.1961, -120.914 (exact)

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