Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Station

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:capacity 1,400 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigates climate change effects
gptkbp:community_engagement engages with local communities
gptkbp:community_impact provides local jobs
gptkbp:community_support strong community support
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1917
gptkb:1922
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:Control
gptkbp:cultural_heritage designated historical site
gptkbp:dam_type gravity dam
gptkbp:economic_impact significant economic impact on region
gptkbp:educational_programs offers educational programs
gptkbp:electrification hydropower
gptkbp:emergency_services has emergency response plan
gptkbp:emissions_standard zero emissions
gptkbp:environmental_concerns supports renewable energy policy
gptkbp:environmental_impact fish habitat disruption
gptkbp:flood_control yes
part of flood risk management strategy
gptkbp:fuel_economy high energy efficiency
gptkbp:funding receives research funding
gptkbp:future_plans expansion plans under consideration
gptkbp:grid_position enhances grid stability
Ontario electricity grid
gptkbp:has_units 8
gptkbp:height 30 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first large-scale hydroelectric station in Ontario
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Station
gptkbp:length 1,200 m
gptkbp:location gptkb:Niagara_Falls,_Ontario,_Canada
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Sir_Adam_Beck
gptkbp:occurs_annually over 5,000 GWh
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1922
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Ontario_Power_Generation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Niagara_Hydroelectric_System
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with universities
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:electricity
contributes to energy independence
gptkbp:public_access public tours available
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance complies with environmental regulations
gptkbp:research_opportunities hydropower research
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkbp:safety_features spillway gates
gptkbp:significant_event expansion in 1954
gptkbp:storage limited energy storage capacity
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:turbine_type 8
Francis turbine
gptkbp:water_management water rights secured
gptkbp:water_quality improves water quality downstream
gptkbp:water_requirement over 1,000 m³/s
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Niagara_River
gptkbp:width 30 m
gptkbp:wildlife affects local wildlife
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Niagara_Falls
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4