Waneta hydroelectric plant
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Other names: Waneta Dam
Waneta hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Area A (Pend Oreille/Bear Creek), Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, Canada.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Waneta hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1954[1] | 490 MW[1] | 4[1] | Conventional storage[1] | BC Hydro [100%][1] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Waneta hydroelectric plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Area A (Pend Oreille/Bear Creek), Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, Canada[2] | 49.0042, -117.613 (exact)[2] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 https://web.archive.org/web/20221209063913/https://www.bchydro.com/news/press_centre/news_releases/2018/bc-hydro-purchases-remaining-interest-in-waneta-dam-and-generati.html. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Renewable Energy Power Plants, 1 MW or more". North American Cooperation on Energy Information (NACEI). 2021. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
