La Grande-2-A generating station
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La Grande-2-A is a hydroelectric generating station on the La Grande River that is part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. The station can generate 2,106 MW and was commissioned in 1991–1992. Together with the adjacent Robert-Bourassa generating station, it uses the reservoir and dam system of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir to generate electricity.
| La Grande-2-A generating station | |
|---|---|
| Year commissioned: | 1991-1992 |
| Installed capacity: | 2,106 MW |
| Number of turbines: | 6 |
| Turbine capacity: | 351 MW |
| Type of turbine: | Francis |
| Net rated head: | 138.5 m (454.4 ft) |
| Distance from James Bay: | 111 km (69 mile) |
| Size of reservoir: | 2,835 km2 (1095 mile2) |
| Volume of reservoir: | 61.7 x 109 m3 (80.7 x 109 yd3) |
| Spillway capacity: | 16,280 m3/s (21,293 yd3/s) |
- Source: Hydro-Québec, The La Grande Complex visitor booklet, 2004.
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Coordinates: 53°46′45.8″N 77°32′54.2″W / 53.779389°N 77.548389°W
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