This is a list of electrical generating stations in Yukon, Canada.
The government-owned Yukon Energy Corporation is the main power generator, while Yukon Electrical Company, a subsidiary of Alberta-based ATCO, is in charge of distribution in most areas.
Yukon Energy facilities have a total capacity of 116 MW, including four hydroelectric generating stations, a two-turbine wind farm and 19 diesel-powered generators: eight in Whitehorse, two in Mayo, six in Dawson and three in Faro. Since the commission of a high-voltage power line linking the Mayo generating station to Dawson, the diesel generators are mainly used in emergencies. The territory is not connected to the North American power grid.
Hydroelectric
List of all hydroelectric generating stations in Yukon.
Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Date | Owner | Ref |
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Aishihik Hydroelectric Dam | 61°02′07″N 137°03′12″W / 61.0353081°N 137.0532417°W / 61.0353081; -137.0532417 (Aishihik) | 37 | Yukon Energy Corporation | ||
Fish Lake | 60°43′22″N 135°11′05″W / 60.72278°N 135.18472°W / 60.72278; -135.18472 (Fish Lake Plant No. 1) | 1.3 | Yukon Electrical | ||
Mayo Hydroelectric Dam | 63°39′24″N 135°55′04″W / 63.6566208°N 135.9179109°W / 63.6566208; -135.9179109 (Mayo) | 15 | Yukon Energy Corporation | ||
Whitehorse Rapids Hydroelectric Dam | 60°41′38″N 135°02′25″W / 60.693771°N 135.040206°W / 60.693771; -135.040206 (Whitehorse Rapids) | 40 | Yukon Energy Corporation |
Wind
Main article: List of wind farms in CanadaList of all wind farms in Yukon.
Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Date | Owner | Ref |
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Haeckel Hill | 60°44′51″N 135°13′34″W / 60.74750°N 135.22611°W / 60.74750; -135.22611 | 0.81 | Yukon Energy Corporation |
References
- Yukon Energy, Profile, archived from the original on 2010-07-19, retrieved 2010-08-29
- ^ Yukon Energy, Rural Generating Facilities (PDF), archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-26, retrieved 2010-08-25
- Yukon Electrical Company, Our Company, archived from the original on 2011-07-18, retrieved 2010-08-27
- ^ Yukon Energy, Whitehorse Generating Facilities (PDF), p. 10, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-26, retrieved 2010-08-22
See also
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