Athabasca System Hydroelectric Stations
Athabasca System Hydroelectric Stations are a series of small run-of-the-river hydroelectricity stations on the Charlot River in the Athabasca region owned by SaskPower, located near Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada.[1] Access to the stations is from the Charlot River Airport and Highway 999.
| Athabasca System Hydroelectric Stations | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Location | Near Uranium City, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 59°37′40″N 109°01′07″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1939-1980 |
| Owner(s) | SaskPower |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 23 MW |
Description
The system consists of the:[1]
- Wellington Power Station (59°37′40″N 109°01′07″W) — a two unit station generating 4.8 MW (the first 2.4 MW unit was commissioned in 1939 and the second in 1959).
- Waterloo Power Station (59°37′57″N 109°03′24″W) — a single 8 MW unit commissioned in 1961 and located downstream of the Wellington Power Station.
- Charlot River Power Station (59°36′45″N 109°06′51″W) — a two unit station commissioned in 1980 and located downstream of the Waterloo Power Station.
References
- "Hydroelectric Stations". SaskPower. Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
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