La Grande-4 generating station
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La Grande-4 is a hydroelectric generating station on the La Grande River that is part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. The station can generate 2,779 MW and was commissioned in 1984–1986. It generates electricity through the reservoir and dam system.
| La Grande-4 generating station | |
|---|---|
| Year commissioned: | 1984-1986 |
| Installed capacity: | 2,779 MW |
| Number of turbines: | 9 |
| Turbine capacity: | 308.8 MW |
| Type of turbine: | Francis |
| Net rated head: | 116.7 m (382.9 ft) |
| Distance from James Bay: | 463 km (288 mile) |
| Size of reservoir: | 765 km² (295 mile²) |
| Spillway capacity: | 7,335 m³/s (9,594 yd³/s) |
- Source: Hydro-Québec, The La Grande Complex visitor booklet, 2004.
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