Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Stations

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:associated_with renewable energy
gptkbp:built gptkb:1922
gptkbp:capacity 1,400 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigates climate change effects
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1922
gptkbp:community_engagement public consultations
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:economic_development
local job creation
gptkbp:community_support local community support
gptkbp:contributes_to Ontario's electricity supply
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of renewable energy in Ontario
gptkbp:educational_programs school tours
workshops on hydropower
gptkbp:emergency_services disaster response plans
gptkbp:employs hydropower technology
gptkbp:environmental_impact water quality changes
fish habitat alteration
gptkbp:flood_control yes
gptkbp:fuel_economy high efficiency rates
gptkbp:future_plans expansion projects
increased capacity
upgrades to technology
gptkbp:grid_position supports grid stability
Ontario electricity grid
gptkbp:has_units 8
gptkbp:has_visitor_center yes
gptkbp:historical_achievement designated heritage site
gptkbp:historical_significance first large-scale hydroelectric plant in Ontario
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Stations
gptkbp:infrastructure gptkb:Bowling_Green
gptkb:Powerhouse
gptkb:dam
gptkbp:location gptkb:Niagara_Falls,_Ontario,_Canada
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Sir_Adam_Beck
gptkbp:occurs_annually over 5,000 GWh
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Ontario_Power_Generation
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of Niagara River system
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:local_universities
government agencies
international collaborations
gptkbp:power_source clean energy
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance meets environmental regulations
gptkbp:research_opportunities environmental studies
hydropower technology advancements
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkbp:safety_measures emergency shutdown systems
spillway gates
gptkbp:second_unit_commissioned gptkb:1954
gptkbp:sustainability low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:turbine_type Francis turbine
gptkbp:type run-of-the-river
gptkbp:water_management integrated water management strategies
gptkbp:water_requirement diverts water from Niagara River
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Niagara_River
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hydro-Electric_Power_Commission_of_Ontario
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7