Hydropower development: A sustainable solution for present and future needs

Continuing to develop hydropower-a clean, renewable energy source-will allow Hydro-Québec to meet the energy needs of future generations.

http://hydroforthefuture.com/docs/sizes/4c56ddd48f4a9/type/developpement_accueil.jpg

La Grande-1 dam, in the Baie-James region

Hydro-Québec’s generating fleet: Unique in North America

Hydro-Québec is not only one of the largest electricity generators in North America, it is also one of the world’s leading producer of hydropower.

As of December 31, 2012, Hydro-Québec's hydroelectric fleet also included 60 hydroelectic generating stations with an installed capacity of 35,829 MW, 26 large reservoirs with combined storage capacity of 175 TWh, as well as 664 dams and 97 control structures. The average cost of a kilowatthour was 2.09 cents.

.