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List of generating stations in Yukon

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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

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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 / 61.0353081; -137.0532417 (Aishihik) 37 Yukon Energy Corporation [2]
Fish Lake 60°43′22″N 135°11′05″W / 60.72278°N 135.18472°W / 60.72278; -135.18472 (Fish Lake Plant No. 1) 1.3 Yukon Electrical [3]
Mayo Hydroelectric Dam 63°39′24″N 135°55′04″W / 63.6566208°N 135.9179109°W / 63.6566208; -135.9179109 (Mayo) 15 Yukon Energy Corporation [2]
Whitehorse Rapids Hydroelectric Dam 60°41′38″N 135°02′25″W / 60.693771°N 135.040206°W / 60.693771; -135.040206 (Whitehorse Rapids) 40 Yukon Energy Corporation [4]

Wind

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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 / 60.74750; -135.22611 0.81 Yukon Energy Corporation [4]

References

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  1. ^ Yukon Energy, Profile, archived from the original on 2010-07-19, retrieved 2010-08-29
  2. ^ a b Yukon Energy, Rural Generating Facilities (PDF), archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-26, retrieved 2010-08-25
  3. ^ Yukon Electrical Company, Our Company, archived from the original on 2011-07-18, retrieved 2010-08-27
  4. ^ a b Yukon Energy, Whitehorse Generating Facilities (PDF), p. 10, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-26, retrieved 2010-08-22

See also

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