Hydropower Accounts for 60% of Canada's Electricity

SUGAR LAND--December 31, 2014--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Hydroelectricity is the predominant energy source in Canada, with more than 74,000 megawatts (MW) from 500 operating power stations that produce 355 terawatts-hours per year, or about 60% the country's electrical needs. Industrial Info is tracking 44 grassroot hydroelectric projects valued at more than $10 billion in Atlantic Canada, and 50 grassroot hydroelectric projects valued at more than $16.6 billion in Western Canada.

Within this article: Details on two major projects from Manitoba Hydro and BC Hydro & Power Authority.