La Grande hydroelectric complex

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7338399

Bergevin, G; Seemel, R N

The James Bay Hydroelectric Project, presently under construction in northern Quebec, is one of the world's largest energy developments. Four major powerhouses are planned that will produce 10,000 MW. There are six reservoirs with 147 earth and rockfill dams containing 203.5 million cu yd of material and extending 60 mi in total length. Water from two other rivers will be diverted into this network on the La Grande River to augment the already enormous potential of this watershed. The electricity will be carried by 735-kV transmission lines. Construction is scheduled over a 12-year period.

• Research Organization: James Bay Energy Corp., Montreal
• OSTI ID: 7338399
• Journal Information: Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 46:9; ISSN CENGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
130300* -- Hydro Energy-- Plant Design & Operation
200301 -- Power Transmission & Distribution-- AC Systems
EHV & UHV-- (-1989)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
AC SYSTEMS
CONSTRUCTION
DAMS
EHV AC SYSTEMS
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
PLANNING
POWER PLANTS
POWER SYSTEMS
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
SURFACE WATERS
WATER RESERVOIRS