La Grande-3 generating station

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The La Grande-3 or LG-3 is a hydroelectric dam on the La Grande River in northern Quebec, part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. The station can generate 2,418 MW and was commissioned in 1982-1984. It generates electricity through the reservoir and dam system. The dam and reservoir both are named La Grande-3.
Power station spec.
Water fall: 79.2 m (260 ft)
Turbines: 12 × 201.5 MW (Francis turbine)
Installed capacity: 2,418 MW
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Grande-3_generating_station
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Coordinates:   53°43'34"N   75°59'13"W
This article was last modified 15 years ago