Hydroelectric power in Canada
- Hydroelectric power in Canada
Canada is the world's second largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world (after China), and one of few countries to generate the majority of its electricity from hydroelectricity (59% in 2006). In 2007, Canada produced 368.2 terra watt-Hours of electricity using hydroelectric dams, 11.7% of all the hydroelectricity generated in the world. [ [http://www.bp.com/multipleimagesection.do?categoryId=9023755&contentId=7044552 BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2008] ] Some provinces and territories, such as Quebec, Manitoba and the Yukon, produce over 90% of their electricity in this manner.
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