This is a list of electrical generating stations in Yukon, Canada.
The government-owned Yukon Energy Corporation is the main power generator, while Yukon Electrical Company, a subsidiary of Alberta-based ATCO, is in charge of distribution in most areas.
Yukon Energy facilities have a total capacity of 116 MW, including four hydroelectric generating stations, a two-turbine wind farm and 19 diesel-powered generators: eight in Whitehorse, two in Mayo, six in Dawson and three in Faro. Since the commission of a high-voltage power line linking the Mayo generating station to Dawson, the diesel generators are mainly used in emergencies.[1] The territory is not connected to the North American power grid.
Hydroelectric edit
List of all hydroelectric generating stations in Yukon.
| Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Date | Owner | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aishihik Hydroelectric Dam | 61°02′07″N 137°03′12″W / 61.0353081°N 137.0532417°W | 37 | Yukon Energy Corporation | [2] | |
| Fish Lake | 60°43′22″N 135°11′05″W / 60.72278°N 135.18472°W | 1.3 | Yukon Electrical | [3] | |
| Mayo Hydroelectric Dam | 63°39′24″N 135°55′04″W / 63.6566208°N 135.9179109°W | 15 | Yukon Energy Corporation | [2] | |
| Whitehorse Rapids Hydroelectric Dam | 60°41′38″N 135°02′25″W / 60.693771°N 135.040206°W | 40 | Yukon Energy Corporation | [4] |
Wind edit
List of all wind farms in Yukon.
| Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Date | Owner | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haeckel Hill | 60°44′51″N 135°13′34″W / 60.74750°N 135.22611°W | 0.81 | Yukon Energy Corporation | [4] |
References edit
- ^ Yukon Energy, Profile, archived from the original on 2010-07-19, retrieved 2010-08-29
- ^ a b Yukon Energy, Rural Generating Facilities (PDF), archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-26, retrieved 2010-08-25
- ^ Yukon Electrical Company, Our Company, archived from the original on 2011-07-18, retrieved 2010-08-27
- ^ a b Yukon Energy, Whitehorse Generating Facilities (PDF), p. 10, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-26, retrieved 2010-08-22
