Robert-Bourassa generating station
- Robert-Bourassa generating station
Robert-Bourassa is a hydroelectric generating station on the La Grande River that is part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. The station can generate 5,616 MW and was commissioned in 1979-1981. Together with the adjacent La Grande-2-A generating station, it uses the reservoir and dam system of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir to generate electricity. It is Canada's largest hydroelectric power station.
Initially known as La Grande-2, it was renamed after Robert Bourassa who, as Premier of Quebec (1970-1976 and 1985-1994) gave the James Bay Project a vital political impetus.
:Source: Hydro-Québec, "The La Grande Complex visitor booklet", 2004.
ee also
*Reservoirs and dams in Canada
External links
* [http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/virtual_visit/ Hydro-Québec's La Grande Complex]
* [http://www.hydroquebec.com/generation/hydroelectric/la_grande/index.html La Grande System]
* [http://www.hydroquebec.com/generation/hydroelectric/la_grande/robert_bourassa/index.html Robert-Bourassa]
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