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Sturgeon Falls Generating Station (7.0 MW) - Bennet Township: Seine River
The Sturgeon Falls Generating Station is a two-unit hydroelectric station located on the Seine River approximated 90 km east of the town of Fort Frances. The station was built in 1927, both turbine runners were replaced in the mid 1960’s, both generators were rewound in the mid 1980’s, and the main transformer and associated electrical equipment were replaced in 2004. The station has an installed capacity of 7.0 MW at a head of 20 metres.
The Sturgeon Falls station is categorized as close coupled, and has no penstocks. The station consists of a powerhouse and a concrete gravity section containing the spillway. Each generating unit is provided with two head gates, which are operated by an electrical screw hoist. There is a sluice gate and fifteen bays of stop logs on the spillway, and a hydraulic log lifter for log handling. The headpond operates between the minimum elevation of 357.2 metres and maximum elevation of 357.75 metres.
Sturgeon Falls is connected to the IESO grid at Sturgeonfall-115.T1 on circuit M1S.
This hydroelectric generating station generates approximately 44,000 MWh of renewable energy per year.
| Location: | Bennet Township, District of Rainy River, ON |
| River System: | Seine River |
| Nameplate Capacity: | 7.0 MW |
| OPA Contracted Capacity: | 6.5 MW |
| Technology: | Hydroelectric, run-of-river |
| Turbines: | Two vertical Francis |
| OPA Contract Term Commencement Date: | December 1, 2009 |
Links:
AbitibiBowater
http://www.abitibibowater.com/
Project Contacts:
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Ontario Power Authority
Media and Public Relations |
AbitibiBowater
Media T. 514 875-2160 |
