Upper Salmon Hydroelectric Development
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The Upper Salmon Hydro Development, a hydroelectric plant in Newfoundland and Labrador. It utilises a portion of the residual head between and within the watershed of the Bay d'Espoir Hydroelectric Development.
The plant operates at a normal supply level of 241 m under a net head of 51 metres. The average rated flow of 189.5 m3/s is used to generate 84 megawatts (MW) of electrical power with an average annual production of 541 GWh. The unit, which is equipped with a Francis turbine, was first synchronized on January 19, 1983.
Coordinates: 48°11′00.76″N 56°10′24.25″W / 48.1835444°N 56.1734028°W
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