Quebec produces close to 96% of its electricity through hydropower. The James Bay Project is Quebec's largest generation complex, with an installed capacity of 16,527 megawatt of power, approximately 40% of the province's peak load. Hydro-Québec, the government-owned public utility is the main power generator in the province with 59 hydroelectric facilities located across the province, for a total installed capacity of 34,490 MW.

Hydroelectric Owned by Hydro-Québec

List of hydroelectric generating stations owned and operated by Hydro-Québec Production.

NameLocation Watershed Type Reservoir Capacity (MW) Units Head (m) Commissioned BeauharnoisSaint Lawrence Run of river n/a 1,906 38 24.39 1932–1961 BeaumontSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 270 6 37.8 1958 Bersimis-1Betsiamites ReservoirPipmuacan Reservoir 1,178 8 266.7 1956 Bersimis-2Betsiamites Run of river n/a 869 5 115.83 1959 BrisayCaniapiscau ReservoirCaniapiscau Reservoir 469 2 37.5 1993 BrysonOttawa Run of river n/a 56 3 18.29 1925 CarillonOttawa Run of river n/a 753 14 17.99 1962 ChelseaGatineau Run of river n/a 152 5 28.35 1927 Chute-AllardSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 62 6 17.83 2008 Chute-BellRouge Run of river n/a 10 2 17.8 1915–1999 Chute-Burroughs Niger Run of river n/a 2 1 55.17 1929 Chats Falls Generating StationThe four units located in Ontario are owned by Ontario Power Generation.Ottawa Run of river n/a 92 4 16.16 1931 Chute-HemmingsSaint-François Run of river n/a 29 6 14.64 1925 DrummondvilleSaint-François Run of river n/a 16 4 9.1 1910 Eastmain-1Eastmain Reservoir Eastmain-1 Reservoir 507 3 63 2006 Bernard-LandryEastmain Reservoir Eastmain-1 Reservoir 768 3 63 2012 Grand-MèreSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 67 4 25.61 1915–1930 Hart-JauneHart-Jaune Reservoir Petit-Lac-Manicouagan Reservoir 51 3 39.6 1960 Jean-LesageManicouagan Reservoir Manic-2 Reservoir 1,145 8 70.11 1965–1967 La GabelleSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 131 5 17.38 1924 La Grande-1La Grande Run of river n/a 1,436 12 27.5 1994–1995 La Grande-2-ALa Grande ReservoirRobert-Bourassa Reservoir 2,106 6 138.5 1991–1992 La Grande-3La Grande Reservoir La Grande-3 Reservoir 2,417 12 79 1982–1984 La Grande-4La Grande Reservoir La Grande-4 Reservoir 2,779 9 116.7 1984–1986 La TuqueSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 294 6 34.75 1940–1955 Lac-RobertsonOwned and operated by Hydro-Québec DistributionVéco Reservoir Robertson Lake 21 2 38.5 1995 Laforge-1Laforge Reservoir Laforge-1 Reservoir 878 6 57.3 1993–1994 Laforge-2Laforge Reservoir Laforge-2 Reservoir 319 2 27.4 1996 Les CèdresSaint Lawrence Run of river n/a 103 11 9.14 1914–1924 Magpie-2Côte-NordMagpie 450 2026 Magpie-5Côte-NordMagpie 385 2030 Manic-1Manicouagan Run of river n/a 184 3 36.58 1966–1967 Daniel-JohnsonManicouagan ReservoirManicouagan Reservoir 1,596 8 141.8 1970 Manic-5-PAManicouagan ReservoirManicouagan Reservoir 1,064 4 144.5 1989 MercierGatineau ReservoirBaskatong Reservoir 55 5 18 2007 Mitis-1Mitis Run of river n/a 6 2 36.58 1922–1929 Mitis-2Mitis Run of river n/a 4 1 22.86 1947 Outardes-2Outardes Run of river n/a 523 3 82.3 1978 Outardes-3Outardes Run of river n/a 1,026 4 143.57 1969 Outardes-4Outardes Reservoir Outardes-4 Reservoir 785 4 120.55 1969 PauganGatineau Run of river n/a 213 8 40.54 1928 PéribonkaPeribonka Reservoir 405 3 67.6 2007–2008 Petit Mécatina-3Côte-NordPetit-Mécatina 320 2026 Petit Mécatina-4Côte-NordPetit-Mécatina 880 2023 Première-ChuteOttawa Run of river n/a 131 4 22.26 1968–1975 Rapide-2Ottawa Run of river n/a 67 4 20.43 1954–1964 Rapide-7Ottawa Reservoir Decelles Lake 67 4 20.73 1941–1949 Rapide-BlancSaint-Maurice Reservoir Blanc Reservoir 204 6 32.92 1934–1955 Rapide-des-CœursSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 79 6 22.69 2008–2009 Rapides-des-ÎlesOttawa Run of river n/a 176 4 26.22 1966–1973 Rapides-des-QuinzeOttawa Run of river n/a 103 6 25.9 1923–1955 Rapides-FarmerGatineau Run of river n/a 104 5 20.12 1927 René-LévesqueManicouagan Reservoir Manic-3 Reservoir 1,244 6 94.19 1975–1976 Rivière-des-PrairiesRivière des Prairies Run of river n/a 54 6 7.93 1929 Robert-BourassaLa Grande ReservoirRobert-Bourassa Reservoir 5,616 16 137.16 1979–1981 Rocher-de-Grand-MèreSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 230 3 24.3 2004 Romaine-1Romaine Reservoir Romaine-1 Reservoir 270 2 62.5 2015-2016 Romaine-2Romaine Reservoir Romaine-2 Reservoir 640 2 156.4 2014 Romaine-3Romaine Reservoir Romaine-3 Reservoir 395 2 118.9 2017 Romaine-4Romaine Reservoir Romaine-4 Reservoir 245 2 88.9 2020 Sainte-Marguerite-3The addition of a third unit is planned.Sainte-Marguerite Reservoir Sainte-Marguerite-3 Reservoir 882 2 330 2003 Saint-NarcisseBatiscan Run of river n/a 15 2 44.81 1926 SarcelleLa Grande Reservoir Opinaca Reservoir 150 3 11.7 2013 Sept-ChutesSainte-Anne Run of river n/a 22 4 124.97 1916–1999 Shawinigan-2Saint-Maurice Run of river n/a 200 8 44.2 1911–1929 Shawinigan-3Saint-Maurice Run of river n/a 194 3 44.2 1948 ToulnustoucToulnustouc Reservoir Sainte-Anne Lake 526 2 152 2005 TrencheSaint-Maurice Run of river n/a 302 6 48.47 1950

Stations with partial Hydro-Québec ownership

Name Region Watershed Type Reservoir Capacity (MW) Units Head Commissioned Ownership McCormick Manicouagan Run of rivern/a 392 8 37.8 1952 Hydro-Québec (60%) and Alcoa (40%)

Privately owned hydroelectric generating stations List of privately owned hydroelectric generating stations in Quebec, including facilities owned by municipal utilities. NameLocation Capacity (MW) Date Owner Abénaquis 2.8 1910–1984 Hydro-SherbrookeAdam-Cunningham 7 1953 Resolute Forest ProductsArthurville Hydroelectric Dam 0.65 1993 Algonquin PowerAyers-1 4.5 1929 Ayers limitée Ayers-2 1.2 1994 Ayers limitée Baie-Saint-Paul Baie-Saint-Paul 0.8 1898–1997 Société d'énergie de Baie-Saint-Paul Barrage-Larocque (Hydro Bromptonville) 9.9 1997 Kruger EnergyMarches-Naturelles 4.5 1908–1995 BoralexBelding 1.5 1910 Ville de Coaticook Belle-Rivière Société d'énergie Belle Rivière Belleterre Hydroelectric DamAlso known as Winneway 2.2 1994 Algonquin PowerBésy 18.5 2006 Resolute Forest ProductsBird-1 2 1937–1994 Boralex Bird-2 2.8 1995 Boralex Buckingham Buckingham 9.9 1913–1995 BoralexCascades-Savard 0.03 1988 Restaurant Relais-Gabriel enr. Chutes-de-la-Chaudière 24 InnergexChicoutimi 8 1923 Resolute Forest ProductsChute-à-Caron Power Station 224 1931 Rio Tinto AlcanChute-à-la-Savane Power Station 210 1953 Rio Tinto AlcanChute-aux-Galets 14.4 1921 Resolute Forest ProductsChute-Blanche Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc 1.2 1998 Hydro-Morin Chute-des-Passes Power Station 750 1959 Rio Tinto AlcanChute-du-Diable Power Station 205 1952 Rio Tinto AlcanChute-Ford Hydroelectric Dam (Glenford) 4.95 1994 Algonquin PowerChute-Garneau 5.3 1925-2011 City of SaguenayChutes-à-Gorry 10.8 1993–1997 Société d'énergie Columbus Club Bataram Clermont 0.1 19?? Pourvoirie Charlevoix Club des Alcaniens Rivière-aux-Rats 0.02 1981 Club des Alcaniens Shawinigan Corbeau Côte Sainte-Catherine 1 2 1995 Algonquin PowerCôte Sainte-Catherine 2 4.8 1993 Algonquin PowerCôte Sainte-Catherine 3 4.5 1995 Algonquin PowerDaniel-Larocque (Mont-Laurier) 2.725 1912–1987 Algonquin PowerDonnacona 4.8 1913–1997 Algonquin PowerDrummond 0.6 1927–1965 Hydro-SherbrookeDufferin 40 1958 Brookfield Renewable PowerEast Angus East Angus 2 1898–1992 BoralexEustis 0.7 1986 Hydro-SherbrookeFraser 2.3 1992 Hydro-Fraser Frontenac 2.2 1917–1988 Hydro-SherbrookeGrande-Dame, La 1.8 1911 Hydro-MagogHigh Falls (Quebec) 104 1929 Brookfield Renewable PowerHull Gatineau 12 1913 Domtar Hull-2 Gatineau 27 1920 Hydro OttawaHuntingville Sherbrooke 0.5 1996 BoralexIsle-Maligne 402 1926 Rio Tinto AlcanJean-Guérin 5.87 1998 Société d'énergie Columbus Jim-GrayResolute Forest Products' water power lease for this facility was terminated by the Government of Quebec as of December 31, 2011 63 1953 Government of QuebecJoey-Tanenbaum 17 1994 Brookfield Renewable PowerJonquière (Joseph-Perron) 4.5 1998 Resolute Forest ProductsJonquière-N⁰-1 4.5 1996 Hydro-Jonquière L'Anse-Saint-Jean 0.45 1995 Hydro-Morin La Pulpe 3.7 1997 BoralexLa Sarre-1 La Sarre 1.1 1994 Hydro-Abitibi La Sarre-2 La Sarre 0.7 1995 Hydro-Abitibi Lebreux 1.1 1995 Hydro Canomore Low Low 0.4 1994 Hydro Low Magpie River 40.6 2008 HydromegaMaquatua Wemindji 1.1 1985 Sakami Eeyou Corporation Masson 105 1933 Brookfield Renewable PowerMcDougall 8.5 1925 BoralexMemphrémagog 1.9 1910 Hydro-Magog, Hydro-SherbrookeMinashtuk 9.9 2000 Hydro-Ilnu Montmagny Montmagny 2.1 1996 InnergexMoulin Melbourne Melbourne 0.12 2003 9067-8780 Québec Moulin-aux-Abénakis Sainte-Claire de Bellechasse 0.4 1997 Hubert Lacoste Murdock-Wilson 55 1957 Resolute Forest ProductsOnatchiway 0.45 1925 Resolute Forest ProductsPaton 1.7 1927 Hydro-SherbrookePenman Coaticook 2 1985 Town of Coaticook, quoted in: Pentecôte Port-Cartier 2 1999 Algonquin Power Petite High Falls 0.5 1999 Hydro Norbyco Petites-Bergeronnes 4.2 1994 Société d'énergie Columbus Pont-Arnaud 8.0 1913-2011 City of SaguenayPortneuf 1 8 1996 InnergexPortneuf-2 9.9 1996 Innergex Portneuf-3 8 1996 Innergex Pourvoirie Domaine Touristique La Tuque La Tuque 0.1 2002 Pourvoirie Domaine La Tuque Rawdon Dam 2.5 1994 Algonquin PowerRivière-du-Loup Dam 2.6 1885–1995 Algonquin PowerRock Forest 2.7 1911–2000 Hydro-SherbrookeRSP-1 1 1954–1993 BoralexRSP-2 6 1995 BoralexRSP-3 5.5 1995 BoralexS.P.C. (Chute-Blanchette) 38 1957 Elkem Métal Canada Saint-Alban Dam 8.2 1901–1996 Algonquin PowerSaint-Jérôme 1.5 1888–1997 Mini-Centrales de l'Est Saint-Jovite Saint-Jovite 0.3 1985 Les Apôtres de l'Amour Infini Saint-Lambert Saint-Lambert 6 1996 BoralexSaint-Paul 0.9 1986 Hydro-Coaticook Chute-à-Magnan (Saint-Paulin) Saint-Paulin 7.7 1994 InnergexSaint-Raphaël Dam 3.5 1994 Algonquin PowerSainte-Brigitte Dam 4.2 1994 Algonquin PowerSainte-Marguerite-1 and I-B 30.1 1993 HydromegaSainte-Marguerite-2 19.3 1954 Iron Ore Company of Canada Shipshaw Power Station 896 1943 Rio Tinto AlcanT.-D.-Bouchard Dam (St-Hyacinthe) 2.25 1995 Algonquin PowerThibaudeau-Ricard Shawinigan 4.9 1997 Thibaudeau-Ricard W.R. Beatty 11 1917–1995 Brookfield Renewable PowerWeedon 3.825 1915 Hydro-SherbrookeWestbury 4.8 1929 Hydro-SherbrookeWindsor Windsor 5.5 1996 Innergex

Other renewables Wind

List of wind farms in Quebec.

NameLocation Capacity (MW) Date Owner Baie-des-Sables Wind Farm 109.5 2006 Cartier Wind EnergyCarleton Wind Farm 109.5 2008 Cartier Wind EnergySite nordique expérimental en éolien CORUS Gaspé 4.1 2010 Wind Energy TechnoCentre De l'Érable Wind Farm 100 2013 Enerfin Des Moulins Wind Project 156 2013 InvenergyGros-Morne 211.5 2011 Cartier Wind EnergyJardin d'Eole Wind Farm 127.5 2009 Northland PowerL'Anse-à-Valleau Wind Farm 100.5 2007 Cartier Wind EnergyLac Alfred Wind Project 300 2013 EDF Énergies Nouvelles / EnbridgeLe Nordais (Cap-Chat) Cap-Chat 57 1998 TransAltaLe Nordais (Matane) Matane 42.75 1999 TransAltaLe Plateau Wind FarmA 23 MW expansion is scheduled for 2013. 138.6 2012 InvenergyMassif du Sud Wind Project 150 2013 EDF Énergies Nouvelles / EnbridgeMontagne-Sèche 58.5 2011 Cartier Wind EnergyMont-Louis 100.5 2011 Northland PowerMount Copper Murdochville 54 2005 NextEra Energy ResourcesMount Miller Murdochville 54 2005 NextEra Energy ResourcesMontérégie Wind Farm 101.2 2012 Kruger Inc.New Richmond Wind Farm 67.8 2013 TransAltaSaint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind Project 80 2012 EDF Énergies Nouvelles / EnbridgeSeigneurie de Beaupré 2/3 Wind Farm 271.8 2013 Boralex / Gaz MétroSaint-Damase Community Wind Project 24 2013 Municipality of Saint-Damase / Algonquin PowerViger-Denonville Community Wind Farm 24.6 2013 Rivière du Loup RCM / InnergexSaint-Ulric Saint-Ulric 2.25 1998 Hydro-Québec Production

Biomass List of biomass and waste generating stations in Quebec.