Overview
Technology: pumped storage.
Ownership: Saugeen Ojibway Nation; TC Energy Corp.
Why it matters
- The 25th-largest hydropower plant in Canada by capacity (of 210 operating, under-construction and planned hydropower facilities tracked).
- If completed, it would add 1.00 GW to Canada's hydropower fleet — equivalent to 1.2% of today's operating hydropower capacity.
- Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Ontario Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant?
Ontario Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 1.00 GW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Ontario Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant?
Saugeen Ojibway Nation; TC Energy Corp.
Where is Ontario Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Ontario, Canada. Approximate coordinates: 44.6572, -80.6624.
When is Ontario Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant expected to start?
Start year: 2030. Current status: Pre-construction.