Beauharnois Hydroelectric Power Station

The Beauharnois generating station is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station along the Saint Lawrence Seaway on the Saint Lawrence River, in Quebec, Canada. The station was built in three phases, and comprises 36 turbines, capable of generating up to of electrical power. Constructions on the facility began in 1930 and was completed in 1961.

The facility was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990.

See also

* List of largest power stations in Canada
* Reservoirs and dams in Canada
* Beauharnois scandal
* Beauharnois Canal
* Saint Lawrence Seaway

References

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Energy infrastructure completed in 1961
Hydroelectric power stations in Quebec
Hydro-Québec
Run-of-the-river power stations
Buildings and structures in Montérégie
Beauharnois-Salaberry Regional County Municipality
Saint Lawrence River