Shawinigan Hydroelectric Plant

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:capacity 150 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigated by renewable energy
gptkbp:collaborations environmental studies
gptkbp:commissioned 1910
gptkbp:community_engagement local consultations
gptkbp:community_feedback positive
gptkbp:community_programs educational initiatives
gptkbp:community_support strong
gptkbp:construction_cost estimated at $1 million in 1910
gptkbp:construction_started 1907
gptkbp:emergency_services in place
gptkbp:emissions_standard low
gptkbp:energy_transition supports regional goals
gptkbp:environmental_impact fish habitat management
gptkbp:famous_landmark designated in 2000
gptkbp:flood_control yes
gptkbp:fuel_economy high
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades for efficiency
gptkbp:grid_position Quebec power grid
gptkbp:grid_stability_contribution yes
gptkbp:height 300 m
30 m
gptkbp:historical_impact pioneered hydroelectric development in Quebec
gptkbp:historical_significance critical for local energy supply
first major hydroelectric project in Shawinigan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shawinigan Hydroelectric Plant
gptkbp:local_economy job creation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Shawinigan,_Quebec,_Canada
gptkbp:maintenance annual
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 600 GWh
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Hydro-Québec
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Hydro-Québec
gptkbp:part_of Hydro-Québec's network
gptkbp:part_of_hydro_québec yes
gptkbp:partnerships local governments
gptkbp:power_output variable based on water levels
gptkbp:power_source hydropower
sustainable
gptkbp:public_access limited
gptkbp:recreation fishing and boating
gptkbp:related_to Saint-Maurice River watershed
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Saint-Maurice_River
gptkbp:safety_measures regular inspections
gptkbp:significant_event upgrades in 2000s
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:tourism boosted by hydroelectric activities
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:3
Francis turbine
gptkbp:type run-of-the-river
gptkbp:water_management integrated with local policies
secured by Hydro-Québec
gptkbp:water_quality ongoing
gptkbp:water_requirement average 500 m³/s
gptkbp:wildlife monitored
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shawinigan_Falls
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7